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stretch vs extend

extend vs stretch

stretch is a noun but extend is not a noun.

stretch is an adjective but extend is not an adjective.

stretch and extend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stretch Yes Yes Yes No
extend No No Yes No
As verbs, stretch and extend are synonyms defined as:
  • stretch and extend: extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
As verbs, extend is a hypernym of stretch; that is, extend is a word with a broader meaning than stretch:
  • stretch: extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly
  • extend: extend in scope or range or area
Other hypernyms of stretch include broaden, widen.
As verbs, stretch and extend are synonyms defined as:
  • stretch and extend: increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
As verbs, stretch and extend are synonyms defined as:
  • stretch and extend: extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
Other synonyms of stretch include stretch out, unfold.
stretch (noun) extend (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
stretch (adjective) extend (adjective)
easily stretched
having an elongated seating area
stretch (verb) extend (verb)
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
extend one's body or limbs thrust or extend out
become longer by being stretched and pulled extend in scope or range or area
make long or longer by pulling and stretching lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly continue or extend
increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance expand the influence of
corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
pull in opposite directions prolong the time allowed for payment of
extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
lie down comfortably open or straighten out; unbend
occupy a large, elongated area extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
cause to move at full gallop
offer verbally
make available; provide
span an interval of distance, space or time
reach outward in space
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
Difference between stretch and extend

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