elastic vs stretch

stretch vs elastic

elastic and stretch both are nouns.

elastic and stretch both are adjectives.

elastic is not a verb while stretch is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
elastic	Yes	Yes	No	No
stretch	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

elastic (noun)	stretch (noun)
a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material	exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together	the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
	extension to or beyond the ordinary limit
	a straightaway section of a racetrack
	the capacity for being stretched
	a large and unbroken expanse or distance
	an unbroken period of time during which you do something

elastic (adjective)	stretch (adjective)
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy	easily stretched
able to adjust readily to different conditions	having an elongated seating area

elastic (verb)	stretch (verb)
	extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
	extend one's body or limbs
	become longer by being stretched and pulled
	make long or longer by pulling and stretching
	extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly
	increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
	corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
	pull in opposite directions
	extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
	lie down comfortably
	occupy a large, elongated area

Difference between elastic and stretch

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