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stretch vs lengthen

lengthen vs stretch

stretch is a noun but lengthen is not a noun.

stretch is an adjective but lengthen is not an adjective.

stretch and lengthen both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stretch Yes Yes Yes No
lengthen No No Yes No
As verbs, lengthen is a hypernym of stretch; that is, lengthen is a word with a broader meaning than stretch:
  • stretch: make long or longer by pulling and stretching
  • lengthen: make longer
stretch (noun) lengthen (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) lengthen (adjective)
easily stretched
having an elongated seating area
stretch (verb) lengthen (verb)
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body become long or longer
extend one's body or limbs make longer
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 lengthen

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