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stretch vs reaching

reaching vs stretch

stretch and reaching both are nouns.

stretch is an adjective but reaching is not an adjective.

stretch is a verb but reaching is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stretch Yes Yes Yes No
reaching Yes No No No
As nouns, stretch and reaching are synonyms defined as:
  • stretch and reaching: the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
Other synonyms of stretch include reach.
stretch (noun) reaching (noun)
exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent accomplishment of an objective
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out 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) reaching (adjective)
easily stretched
having an elongated seating area
stretch (verb) reaching (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 reaching

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