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stretch vs grow

grow vs stretch

stretch is a noun but grow is not a noun.

stretch is an adjective but grow is not an adjective.

stretch and grow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stretch Yes Yes Yes No
grow No No Yes No
As verbs, grow is a hypernym of stretch; that is, grow is a word with a broader meaning than stretch:
  • stretch: become longer by being stretched and pulled
  • grow: become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
stretch (noun) grow (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) grow (adjective)
easily stretched
having an elongated seating area
stretch (verb) grow (verb)
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
extend one's body or limbs become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
become longer by being stretched and pulled cause to grow or develop
make long or longer by pulling and stretching increase in size by natural process
extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones grow emotionally or mature
pull in opposite directions become attached by or as if by the process of growth
extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
lie down comfortably come into existence; take on form or shape
occupy a large, elongated area
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