Hypernyms for "stretch"
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Hypernyms
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be
broaden
change form
change shape
continuance
corrupt
deform
draw
duration
elasticity
exercise
exercising
expanse
extend
extension
force
grow
increase
lengthen
lie
lie down
motility
motion
move
movement
physical exercise
physical exertion
pull
snap
spoil
straight
straightaway
strain
tense
tense up
widen
workout
What are hypernyms?
Hypernyms are words with a broader meaning that includes the meaning of the original word. For example, "animal" is a hypernym of "dog" because a dog is a type of animal.
Think of hypernyms as "umbrella terms" or categories that include the original word.