Stretched

Pronunciation: /stretʃt/

Definitions of stretched

verb to extend or pull something to its full length or width

Example Sentences

A1 The cat stretched out on the windowsill.

A2 She stretched her arms before starting the exercise.

B1 The elastic band stretched as he pulled it tightly.

B2 The athlete stretched his muscles before the race to prevent injury.

C1 The fabric stretched slightly as it was pulled over the frame.

C2 The truth of the matter is often stretched in order to fit a certain narrative.

Examples of stretched in a Sentence

formal The fabric stretched tightly across the frame.

informal I stretched out on the couch and took a nap.

slang I stretched the truth a little to make my story more interesting.

figurative His patience was stretched to the limit after dealing with the difficult client.

Grammatical Forms of stretched

• past tense: stretched
• plural: stretches
• comparative: more stretched
• superlative: most stretched
• present tense: stretch
• future tense: will stretch
• perfect tense: have stretched
• continuous tense: is stretching
• singular: stretched
• positive degree: stretched
• infinitive: to stretch
• gerund: stretching
• participle: stretched

Origin and Evolution of stretched

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'stretched' originated from the Old English word 'streccan' which means to extend or lengthen.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stretched' has retained its original meaning of extending or lengthening, but has also taken on additional connotations related to physical flexibility and tension.