stretch out — to extend one's body or limbs to full length
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to extend one's body or limbs to full length
Pronunciation (IPA): /stretʃ aʊt/
Example Sentences
- The lazy cat stretched out in the sunny spot like it owned the whole house.
- I tried to stretch out my allowance, but the ice cream truck had other plans.
- After the long flight, passengers eagerly stretched out their cramped legs.
stretch out
VERB[/stretʃ aʊt/]
to extend one's body or limbs to full length
💡 Concept
to extend one's body or limbs to full length
🎵 Rhyme
Stretch out, reach out, and work out together!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/stretʃ aʊt/
🇬🇧 UK/stretʃ aʊt/
🌳Etymology
Rootstretch
Suffix-out
🎵Rhyme
reach outspell outwork out
reach out
spell out
work out
🔗Collocations
stretch out on the bed
stretch out your legs
stretch out the meeting
stretch out resources
stretch out comfortably
stretch out time
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The lazy cat stretched out in the sunny spot like it owned the whole house.”
😄 Fun example
“I tried to stretch out my allowance, but the ice cream truck had other plans.”
“After the long flight, passengers eagerly stretched out their cramped legs.”
“The yoga instructor told us to stretch out slowly and breathe deeply.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
extendlengthenspread outlie downelongate
Antonyms
contractshrinkcurl up
Related
stretchextendrelaxsprawlrecline
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