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stretch vs widen

widen vs stretch

stretch is a noun but widen is not a noun.

stretch is an adjective but widen is not an adjective.

stretch and widen both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stretch Yes Yes Yes No
widen No No Yes No
As verbs, widen is a hypernym of stretch; that is, widen is a word with a broader meaning than stretch:
  • stretch: extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly
  • widen: extend in scope or range or area
Other hypernyms of stretch include broaden, extend.
stretch (noun) widen (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) widen (adjective)
easily stretched
having an elongated seating area
stretch (verb) widen (verb)
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body become broader or wider or more extensive
extend one's body or limbs extend in scope or range or area
become longer by being stretched and pulled make wider
make long or longer by pulling and stretching make (clothes) larger
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 widen

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