Stretching Synonyms and Antonyms

To take repose, as by sleeping or lying quietly.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. resting
  2. reposing
  3. reclining
Extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. extending
  2. reaching
  3. ranging
Antonyms:
  1. shortening
  2. concentrating
  3. compressing
To be or place oneself in a prostrate or recumbent position.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. reposing
  2. reclining
To proceed on a certain course or for a certain distance
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. running
  2. reaching
  3. leading
  4. going
  5. extending
  6. carrying
Exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. stretch

Words Related to Stretching

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Stretching Sentence Examples

  • She came to her feet, stretching her body to its maximum height.

  • Stretching his arms and yawning, he leaned forward to rise.

  • She held one hand out and the filly nickered, stretching her nose out to touch the hand cautiously.

  • You're stretching it out.

  • He found himself stretching his head back to take in the view.

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