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increase vs stretch

stretch vs increase

increase and stretch both are nouns.

increase is not an adjective while stretch is an adjective.

increase and stretch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
increase Yes No Yes No
stretch Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, stretch is a hyponym of increase; that is, stretch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than increase:
  • increase: make bigger or more
  • stretch: increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
increase (noun) stretch (noun)
the act of increasing something exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
the amount by which something increases the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
a change resulting in an increase extension to or beyond the ordinary limit
a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important a straightaway section of a racetrack
a quantity that is added the capacity for being stretched
a large and unbroken expanse or distance
an unbroken period of time during which you do something
increase (adjective) stretch (adjective)
easily stretched
having an elongated seating area
increase (verb) stretch (verb)
become bigger or greater in amount extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
make bigger or more 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 increase and stretch

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