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stretch vs move

move vs stretch

stretch and move both are nouns.

stretch is an adjective but move is not an adjective.

stretch and move both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stretch Yes Yes Yes No
move Yes No Yes No
As nouns, move is a hypernym of stretch; that is, move is a word with a broader meaning than stretch:
  • stretch: the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
  • move: a change of position that does not entail a change of location
Other hypernyms of stretch include motility, motion, movement.
As verbs, move is a hypernym of stretch; that is, move is a word with a broader meaning than stretch:
  • stretch: extend one's body or limbs
  • move: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
stretch (noun) move (noun)
exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent the act of deciding to do something
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out the act of changing your residence or place of business
extension to or beyond the ordinary limit (game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game
a straightaway section of a racetrack a change of position that does not entail a change of location
the capacity for being stretched the act of changing location from one place to another
a large and unbroken expanse or distance
an unbroken period of time during which you do something
stretch (adjective) move (adjective)
easily stretched
having an elongated seating area
stretch (verb) move (verb)
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body be in a state of action
extend one's body or limbs go or proceed from one point to another
become longer by being stretched and pulled progress by being changed
make long or longer by pulling and stretching propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting
extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly have a turn; make one's move in a game
increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance give an incentive for action
corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
pull in opposite directions arouse sympathy or compassion in
extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
lie down comfortably cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
occupy a large, elongated area change residence, affiliation, or place of employment
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
dispose of by selling
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
follow a procedure or take a course
live one's life in a specified environment
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