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stretch vs yield

yield vs stretch

stretch and yield both are nouns.

stretch is an adjective but yield is not an adjective.

stretch and yield both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stretch Yes Yes Yes No
yield Yes No Yes No
As verbs, yield is a hyponym of stretch; that is, yield is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stretch:
  • stretch: become longer by being stretched and pulled
  • yield: be flexible under stress of physical force
Other hyponyms of stretch include give.
stretch (noun) yield (noun)
exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent production of a certain amount
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out an amount of a product
extension to or beyond the ordinary limit the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
a straightaway section of a racetrack the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time)
the capacity for being stretched
a large and unbroken expanse or distance
an unbroken period of time during which you do something
stretch (adjective) yield (adjective)
easily stretched
having an elongated seating area
stretch (verb) yield (verb)
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body end resistance, as under pressure or force
extend one's body or limbs consent reluctantly
become longer by being stretched and pulled be willing to concede
make long or longer by pulling and stretching cease opposition; stop fighting
extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly be flexible under stress of physical force
increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance give or supply
corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones cause to happen or be responsible for
pull in opposite directions move in order to make room for someone for something
extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length bring in
lie down comfortably give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
occupy a large, elongated area be the cause or source of
give in, as to influence or pressure
be fatally overwhelmed
Difference between stretch and yield

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