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stretch vs lie

lie vs stretch

stretch and lie both are nouns.

stretch is an adjective but lie is not an adjective.

stretch and lie both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stretch Yes Yes Yes No
lie Yes No Yes No
As verbs, lie is a hypernym of stretch; that is, lie is a word with a broader meaning than stretch:
  • stretch: lie down comfortably
  • lie: assume a reclining position
Other hypernyms of stretch include lie down.
stretch (noun) lie (noun)
exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out position or manner in which something is situated
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) lie (adjective)
easily stretched
having an elongated seating area
stretch (verb) lie (verb)
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
extend one's body or limbs be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
become longer by being stretched and pulled assume a reclining position
make long or longer by pulling and stretching be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly originate (in)
increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance have a place in relation to something else
corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones be and remain in a particular state or condition
pull in opposite directions
extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
lie down comfortably
occupy a large, elongated area
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