stretch vs elastic

elastic vs stretch

stretch and elastic both are nouns.

stretch and elastic both are adjectives.

stretch is a verb but elastic is not a verb.

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

stretch (noun)	elastic (noun)
exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent	a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out	a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
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

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

stretch (verb)	elastic (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 stretch and elastic

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