Stretching — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Stretching
Stretching (verb)
- to extend (one's limbs, one's body, etc.) in a reclining position
- to reach out, extend
- to extend in length
Stretching (phrase)
- to go beyond what is strictly warranted in making a claim or concession
- to extend the legs
- to take a walk in order to relieve stiffness caused by prolonged sitting
- to say something that is not exactly true, to describe something as larger or greater than it really is
Stretching (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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the act of making longer
"excessive stretching can cause the fabric to tear or lose its elasticity"
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the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
"your constant stretching of the truth is going to get you in trouble someday"
Stretching (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to add to the interest of by including made-up details
"it was stretching the truth to say she'd been in the movies: she was once an extra whose scene was cut in the final version"
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to injure by overuse, misuse, or pressure
"I stretched a back muscle, and the pain is killing me"
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to make longer
"the time it would take to fix the car got stretched from three hours to two days when the part we needed had to be ordered"
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to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
"your whining is stretching my patience to the limit"
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to draw tight
"if the canvas isn't properly stretched over the frame, there will be sagging over time"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Stretching
The most common words with a similar meaning to Stretching:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Stretching
Words with the opposite meaning of Stretching:
Near Antonyms of Stretching
Word Forms of Stretching
Inflections: stretched, stretches
Derived words: stretchability (noun), stretchable (adjective), stretchy (adjective)
Origin & Etymology of Stretching
Middle English strecchen, from Old English streccan; akin to Old High German strecchan to stretch, Old English stræc firm, severe
First known use: before 12th centuryt
Frequently Asked Questions about Stretching
What does "Stretching" mean?
"Stretching" means to extend (one's limbs, one's body, etc.) in a reclining position. As an a verb, a phrase and a noun, it is defined as: to extend (one's limbs, one's body, etc.) in a reclining position. It has 7 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Stretching"?
Other words for "Stretching" include drawing out, elongation, extension, lengthening, prolongation, prolonging, caricature and coloring. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Stretching" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Stretching"?
There are 110 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Stretching". Common alternatives include drawing out, elongation, extension, lengthening, prolongation, prolonging, caricature, coloring, elaboration and embellishment.
What is the opposite of "Stretching"?
Antonyms of "Stretching" include abbreviation, abridgment, curtailment, cutback, shortening, meiosis, understatement and abbreviating. Near antonyms include belittlement, disparagement, minimizing and poor-mouthing.
How do you use "Stretching" in a sentence?
Examples of "Stretching" in a sentence: "excessive stretching can cause the fabric to tear or lose its elasticity"; "your constant stretching of the truth is going to get you in trouble someday"; "it was stretching the truth to say she'd been in the movies: she was once an extra whose scene was cut in the final version".
Is "Stretching" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Stretching" can be used as a verb, a phrase and a noun, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Stretching"?
"Stretching" is pronounced /ˈstrech/.
What is the origin of the word "Stretching"?
"Stretching" comes from Middle English strecchen, from Old English streccan; akin to Old High German strecchan to stretch, Old English stræc firm, severe. First known use: before 12th centuryt.