stretch vs homestretch

homestretch vs stretch

stretch and homestretch both are nouns.

stretch is an adjective but homestretch is not an adjective.

stretch is a verb but homestretch is not a verb.

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

As nouns, homestretch is a hyponym of stretch; that is, homestretch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stretch:

stretch: a straightaway section of a racetrack
homestretch: the straight stretch of a racetrack leading to the finish line

stretch (noun)	homestretch (noun)
exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent	the straight stretch of a racetrack leading to the finish line
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out	the end of an enterprise
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)	homestretch (adjective)
easily stretched
having an elongated seating area

stretch (verb)	homestretch (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 homestretch

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