How Do You Spell STRETCHED?

Pronunciation: [stɹˈɛt͡ʃt] (IPA)

The word "stretched" is spelled with the consonant cluster "str" and the past tense ending "-ed." The "st" is pronounced with a voiceless alveolar fricative, /st/, while the "r" is pronounced with a voiced alveolar approximant, /r/. The vowel in the first syllable is the tense vowel /ɛ/, pronounced with the mouth slightly more open than the unstressed lax vowel /ɪ/ found in the second syllable. The final syllable is pronounced /t/ due to the past tense ending.

STRETCHED Meaning and Definition

1. Stretched is an adjective that is derived from the verb "stretch." It refers to the act of extending, lengthening, or expanding something beyond its original size, shape, or limit. When an object or material is stretched, it is pulled or strained to make it longer or wider, often increasing its elasticity or flexibility. This can be accomplished through physical force, tension, or pressure exerted on the object or material.

   In a literal sense, stretching commonly refers to the act of elongating one's muscles or body parts, typically as part of a warm-up or exercise routine. This helps improve flexibility and prevent injury. In this context, stretched muscles or tendons are elongated or extended, allowing for further range of motion and improved physical performance.

   Metaphorically, stretched can also be used to describe something that is stretched thin or extended beyond its intended capacity or limit. For instance, if a person's patience is stretched, it means they have reached the maximum level of tolerance or endurance. Similarly, if resources or finances are stretched, it implies they are being heavily relied upon or utilized to their limits.

   Overall, "stretched" refers to the act of elongating, extending, or expanding something physically or metaphorically, whether it pertains to objects, body parts, materials, or situations.

2. Extended; made tense.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for STRETCHED *

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• strechted 3.3333333%
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* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of STRETCHED

The word "stretched" comes from the Middle English word "strecchen", which originated from the Old English word "streccean". This Old English term is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "strakjaną", meaning "to stretch out". Ultimately, it traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root "streg", meaning "to draw tight".

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Conjugate verb Stretched

CONDITIONAL

I would stretch

we would stretch

you would stretch

he/she/it would stretch

they would stretch

FUTURE

I will stretch

we will stretch

you will stretch

he/she/it will stretch

they will stretch

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have stretched

we will have stretched

you will have stretched

he/she/it will have stretched

they will have stretched

PAST

I stretched

we stretched

you stretched

he/she/it stretched

they stretched

PAST PERFECT

I had stretched

we had stretched

you had stretched

he/she/it had stretched

they had stretched

PRESENT

I stretch

we stretch

you stretch

he/she/it stretches

they stretch

PRESENT PERFECT

I have stretched

we have stretched

you have stretched

he/she/it has stretched

they have stretched

I am stretching

we are stretching

you are stretching

he/she/it is stretching

they are stretching

I was stretching

we were stretching

you were stretching

he/she/it was stretching

they were stretching

I will be stretching

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