Definitions and Examples of stretched, extended, taut
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Pulled or strained to full length or width.
Example
She felt her muscles were stretched after a long workout.
Stretched or spread out to its full length or extent.
Example
The bridge was extended to connect the two cities.
Pulled or stretched tight.
Example
The rope was taut and could not be pulled any further.
Key Differences: stretched vs extended vs taut
- 1Stretched refers to something that has been pulled or strained to its full length or width.
- 2Extended refers to something that has been stretched or spread out to its full length or extent.
- 3Taut refers to something that is pulled or stretched tight.
Effective Usage of stretched, extended, taut
- 1Physical Description: Use these antonyms to describe the state of objects or body parts.
- 2Exercise: Use these antonyms to describe the state of muscles during exercise.
- 3Metaphorical Use: Use these antonyms to describe the state of mind or emotions.
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Remember this!
The antonyms stretched, extended, and taut convey a state of being pulled or stretched out. Use them to describe the state of objects, body parts, muscles during exercise, or metaphorically to describe the state of mind or emotions.
