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spoil vs stretch

stretch vs spoil

spoil and stretch both are nouns.

spoil is not an adjective while stretch is an adjective.

spoil and stretch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spoil Yes No Yes No
stretch Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, stretch is a hyponym of spoil; that is, stretch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spoil:
  • spoil: alter from the original
  • stretch: corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
Other hyponyms of spoil include adulterate, debase, dilute, load.
spoil (noun) stretch (noun)
the act of stripping and taking by force exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
(usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war) 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
spoil (adjective) stretch (adjective)
easily stretched
having an elongated seating area
spoil (verb) stretch (verb)
become unfit for consumption or use extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
alter from the original extend one's body or limbs
make imperfect become longer by being stretched and pulled
destroy and strip of its possession make long or longer by pulling and stretching
have a strong desire or urge to do something extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
treat with excessive indulgence corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
make a mess of, destroy or ruin 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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