Stretch ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Stretch ( verb )

1. To extend or draw out one's limbs or body in order to relax.
2. To extend or lengthen to the maximum possible degree or distance.
3. To extend or spread out over a certain area.
4. To become extended or spread out over a certain area.
5. To extend the limits of what is possible, permissible, or acceptable.

Origin:

The word 'stretch' originated in the old english word 'styrcan' which means 'to extend or draw out.'.

Examples:

1. She stretched her arms and legs after a long run.
2. He stretched the rubber band as far as it would go.
3. The city stretched out for miles along the coast.
4. The water stretched from the shore to the horizon.
5. The company is stretching the definition of customer service to include this new initiative.

(As a noun)

Stretch ( noun )

1. To extend or draw out one's limbs or body in order to relax.
2. To extend or lengthen to the maximum possible degree or distance.
3. To extend or spread out over a certain area.
4. To become extended or spread out over a certain area.
5. To extend the limits of what is possible, permissible, or acceptable.

Origin:

The word 'stretch' originated in the old english word 'styrcan' which means 'to extend or draw out.'.

Examples:

1. She stretched her arms and legs after a long run.
2. He stretched the rubber band as far as it would go.
3. The city stretched out for miles along the coast.
4. The water stretched from the shore to the horizon.
5. The company is stretching the definition of customer service to include this new initiative.