stretch vs stretchy

stretchy vs stretch

stretch is a noun but stretchy is not a noun.

stretch and stretchy both are adjectives.

stretch is a verb but stretchy is not a verb.

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

stretch (noun)	stretchy (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)	stretchy (adjective)
easily stretched	capable of being easily stretched and resuming former size or shape
having an elongated seating area

stretch (verb)	stretchy (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 stretchy

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