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overstretched

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb overstretch has 1 sense
  1. pull, overstretch - strain abnormally; "I pulled a muscle in my leg when I jumped up"; "The athlete pulled a tendon in the competition"
    --1 is one way to injure, wound
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Term: Overstretched

Description:

Overstretched is an adjective that describes something or someone that is excessively extended, strained, or depleted beyond its capacity.

Possible senses and usages:

  1. Sense: Physically stretched beyond normal limits.
    • Example sentence: After exercising for hours, I felt my muscles become overstretched and needed to rest.
  2. Sense: Overextended or overcommitted in terms of time, finances, or resources.
    • Example sentence: The company's budget was overstretched due to excessive spending on unnecessary luxuries.
  3. Sense: Overburdened or overwhelmed with too many tasks or responsibilities.
    • Example sentence: The student found himself overstretched with multiple assignments and extracurricular activities.

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