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grow vs stretch

stretch vs grow

grow is not a noun while stretch is a noun.

grow is not an adjective while stretch is an adjective.

grow and stretch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grow No No Yes No
stretch Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, stretch is a hyponym of grow; that is, stretch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than grow:
  • grow: become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
  • stretch: become longer by being stretched and pulled
Other hyponyms of grow include hypertrophy, climb, go up, rise, enlarge, augment, vegetate, mushroom, grow over, overgrow, develop, expand, boom, expand, flourish, thrive, proliferate, lengthen, branch, ramify, burgeon, root, prove, rise, expand, spread out, bulk.
grow (noun) stretch (noun)
exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
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
grow (adjective) stretch (adjective)
easily stretched
having an elongated seating area
grow (verb) stretch (verb)
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain extend one's body or limbs
cause to grow or develop become longer by being stretched and pulled
increase in size by natural process make long or longer by pulling and stretching
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
grow emotionally or mature corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
become attached by or as if by the process of growth pull in opposite directions
cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
come into existence; take on form or shape lie down comfortably
occupy a large, elongated area
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