stretched

[stretʃt]

stretched Definition

• 1. made or became longer or wider without tearing or breaking
• 2. extended to full length or extent
• 3. exerted to the utmost; strained

Using stretched: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stretched" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She stretched her arms and legs after sitting for hours.

• Example

  The fabric is stretched over the frame to create a canvas.

• Example

  He felt stretched thin with all the work he had to do.

stretched Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stretched

• extended
• elongated
• lengthened
• pulled
• expanded

Antonyms for stretched

• contracted
• shortened

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Summary: stretched in Brief

The term 'stretched' [stretʃt] refers to something that has been made or become longer or wider without tearing or breaking. It can also mean something that has been extended to full length or exerted to the utmost. Examples include stretching one's limbs, stretching fabric over a frame, and feeling stretched thin with work.