Stretch Out

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /strɛtʃ aʊt/

Definitions of stretch out

noun a continuous area or expanse of land or water

Example Sentences

A1 I like to do a simple stretch out before bed.

A2 She did a yoga stretch out to relax her muscles.

B1 The physical therapist recommended a daily stretch out routine.

B2 The athlete's coach emphasized the importance of a proper stretch out session.

C1 The dancer's stretch out routine was carefully designed to prevent injuries.

C2 The yoga instructor led a group stretch out session in the park.

verb to extend or spread out to its full length

Example Sentences

A1 I like to stretch out my arms when I wake up in the morning.

A2 The cat stretched out on the windowsill to enjoy the sun.

B1 After a long day at work, I like to stretch out on the couch and relax.

B2 The yoga instructor told us to stretch out our legs before starting the class.

C1 The athlete stretched out his muscles before the race to prevent injuries.

C2 As part of my physical therapy, I need to stretch out my back every day to improve flexibility.

Examples of stretch out in a Sentence

formal The physical therapist instructed the patient to stretch out their arms and legs slowly.

informal I like to stretch out on the couch and watch TV after a long day.

slang I'm feeling so stiff, I need to stretch out before I start my workout.

figurative It's important to stretch out of your comfort zone in order to grow and learn.

Grammatical Forms of stretch out

past tense

stretched out

plural

stretch out

comparative

more stretched out

superlative

most stretched out

present tense

stretch out

future tense

will stretch out

perfect tense

have stretched out

continuous tense

is stretching out

singular

stretches out

positive degree

very stretched out

infinitive

to stretch out

gerund

stretching out

participle

stretched out

Origin and Evolution of stretch out

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'stretch out' originated from Old English, where 'streccan' meant to extend or lengthen.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'stretch out' has evolved to mean to extend or straighten something to its full length, both physically and metaphorically. It is commonly used in a more casual sense today.