stretch out vs lie down
lie down vs stretch outstretch out and lie down both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| stretch out | No | No | Yes | No |
| lie down | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
lie down is a hypernym of
stretch out; that is, lie down is a
word with a broader meaning than stretch out:
- stretch out: lie down comfortably
- lie down: assume a reclining position
Other hypernyms of stretch out include
lie.
| stretch out (verb) | lie down (verb) |
|---|---|
| stretch (the neck) so as to see better | assume a reclining position |
| thrust or extend out | |
| extend one's body or limbs | |
| extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length | |
| lie down comfortably |
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