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lie vs stretch

stretch vs lie

lie and stretch both are nouns.

lie is not an adjective while stretch is an adjective.

lie and stretch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lie Yes No Yes No
stretch Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, stretch is a hyponym of lie; that is, stretch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lie:
  • lie: assume a reclining position
  • stretch: lie down comfortably
Other hyponyms of lie include stretch out, charge, bow down, prostrate.
lie (noun) stretch (noun)
a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
position or manner in which something is situated 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
lie (adjective) stretch (adjective)
easily stretched
having an elongated seating area
lie (verb) stretch (verb)
tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position extend one's body or limbs
assume a reclining position become longer by being stretched and pulled
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position make long or longer by pulling and stretching
originate (in) extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly
have a place in relation to something else increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
be and remain in a particular state or condition 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
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