adj
outstretched
owt-STREHCHT
Outstretched (adj) means Extended or reached out, especially an arm or hand. Example: “He greeted her with outstretched arms.”
adj
1
Extended or reached out, especially an arm or hand.
"They ran towards each other with arms outstretched, and the credits rolled."
"After Gervinho had been brilliantly denied an early shot on goal by Mats Hummels' outstretched boot, the German champions made a mockery of their fourth-seeding in this season's group-stage draw."
— Sam Lyon, Borussia Dortmund 1 - 1 Arsenal (2011)
"He greeted her with outstretched arms."
"The dog ran towards its outstretched leash."
How to use outstretched
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStretched out to full length, usually describing arms or hands.
Common pairings
outstretched arms
outstretched hand
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more outstretched
- Superlative
- most outstretched
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Rhymes for outstretched
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What does “outstretched” mean?
The word “outstretched” means extended or reached out, especially an arm or hand. In plain terms, stretched out to full length, usually describing arms or hands.
How do you pronounce “outstretched”?
“Outstretched” is pronounced owt-STREHCHT (/aʊtˈstɹɛt͡ʃt/ in IPA).
How do you use “outstretched” in a sentence?
Here is “outstretched” used in a sentence: “He greeted her with outstretched arms.”
What part of speech is “outstretched”?
“Outstretched” is an adjective.
