"Strech" is a misspelling of "stretch," which is primarily used as a verb that means to extend or lengthen something beyond its normal or previous limits or dimensions. It can also refer to the act of reaching out physically or figuratively. As a verb, "stretch" can also mean spreading over a large area or distance.

As a noun, "stretch" means either the act of stretching or a continuous expanse of area or distance. For example, you could say, "I did some stretches in the morning." In this sentence, the "stretches" are used as plural nouns that refer to the acts of stretching. Meanwhile, a sentence like "We looked at the endless stretch of land" refers to the broad plot of land that appears infinitely large to the subjects of the sentence.

Why can "stretch" be difficult to spell? In the word "stretch," there is a silent T that is not pronounced when the word is spoken. That is why the word can be confusing, especially for non-native speakers of English, to spell because its spelling does not correspond to its pronunciation.

Other words with silent Ts that end in "tch" include:

  1. Match
  2. Catch
  3. Scratch
  4. Pitch
  5. Stitch
  6. Watch
  7. Fetch
  8. Switch
  9. Twitch
  10. Clutch
  11. Crutch
  12. Snatch
  13. Hatch

Example sentences

  1. She decided to stretch her arms after sitting at her desk for hours.
  2. The cat stretched its body as it woke up from a nap.
  3. To improve your flexibility, it is important to stretch before and after exercise.
  4. The athlete managed to stretch the tape measure to a new record length in the long jump.
  5. The road seemed to stretch endlessly into the horizon.
  6. He had to stretch his budget to cover unexpected expenses this month.
  7. Can you stretch the truth a little and make the story more exciting?
  8. She used her creativity to stretch the limited ingredients in the kitchen into a delicious meal.
  9. The yoga instructor encouraged the students to hold each stretch for at least 30 seconds.
  10. We'll need to stretch the deadline by a few days to complete the project properly.

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stretch_1 verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary at OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com
Definition of stretch_1 verb in Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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