overstretch
overstretch · overstretches · overstretched · overstretching
To stretch too farTo stretch too far.
» Tom overstretches himself. He seldom rests from work.
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1 languagesExamples
1 sentencesTom overstretches himself. He seldom rests from work.
Meaning
2 sensesTo stretch too far.
To stretch over something.
More definitions
- strain abnormally
Origin
From Middle English overstrecchen, corresponding to over- + stretch. Compare Dutch overstrFrom Middle English overstrecchen, corresponding to over- + stretch. Compare Dutch overstrekken (“to overstretch”), German überstrecken (“to overstretch”).
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Forms
overstretches, overstretching, overstretched, overstretchedregular · Lesson
| Base form | overstretch · to overstretch |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | overstretches |
| Present participle | overstretching |
| Past simple | overstretched |
| Past participle | overstretched |
Tenses
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- strain abnormally:pull
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedoverstretched
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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