Outstretched

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /aʊtstrɛtʃt/

Definitions of outstretched

verb A verb shows an action or a state of being. 'Outstretched' can also be used as a verb to describe the act of stretching something out.

Example Sentences

A1 The child outstretched his arms to reach for the toy.

A2 She outstretched her hand to help the elderly woman cross the street.

B1 The athlete outstretched his body to make it across the finish line first.

B2 The dancer outstretched her leg in a perfect arabesque.

C1 The artist outstretched his creativity to new heights with his latest masterpiece.

C2 The yoga instructor outstretched her students to help them achieve deeper stretches.

adjective An adjective describes a noun or pronoun. 'Outstretched' describes something that is extended or stretched out.

Example Sentences

A1 She reached out her outstretched hand to shake mine.

A2 The cat stretched its outstretched legs and yawned lazily.

B1 The outstretched branches of the tree provided shade on a hot day.

B2 The outstretched wings of the eagle spanned over six feet.

C1 The artist's outstretched canvas displayed intricate details and vibrant colors.

C2 The dancer's outstretched arms gracefully moved in sync with the music.

Examples of outstretched in a Sentence

formal The performer stood on stage with her arms outstretched, ready to begin the show.

informal He greeted his friends with a big smile and outstretched arms.

slang She ran towards me with her arms outstretched for a hug.

figurative The outstretched hand of friendship was met with gratitude.

Grammatical Forms of outstretched

past tense

outstretched

plural

outstretched

comparative

more outstretched

superlative

most outstretched

present tense

outstretch

future tense

will outstretch

perfect tense

have outstretched

continuous tense

is outstretching

singular

outstretched

positive degree

outstretched

infinitive

to outstretch

gerund

outstretching

participle

outstretched

Origin and Evolution of outstretched

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'outstretched' originated from the combination of the prefix 'out-' meaning beyond or surpassing, and the past participle of the verb 'stretch'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'outstretched' has retained its original meaning of extending or stretching out beyond a normal limit, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe something that is extended or expanded in a figurative sense.