Dimensions

(of a person) having a height that is greater than what is thought to be the average height

He is a tall basketball player, perfect for the sport.

to enlarge or lengthen something

She extends her hand for a friendly handshake.

to make something longer, looser, or wider, especially by pulling it

She decided to stretch the fabric before sewing to ensure it would fit properly.

having a relatively great vertical extent

The high mountain peaks were covered in snow.

having a large length from side to side

The river was wide, spanning several hundred meters across.

having a large distance between one side and another

His shoulders were broad, giving him a powerful and imposing appearance.

covering a large area

The national park had extensive hiking trails, offering visitors the opportunity to explore diverse landscapes and ecosystems.

extremely great in extent, size, or area

The explorers marveled at the vast desert stretching endlessly before them.

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

The flu virus can easily spread in crowded places.

continuing for too long

The meeting was unnecessarily lengthy, dragging on for hours without reaching any conclusive decisions.

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

The necklace she wore had a long chain adorned with intricate charms.

having a below-average distance between two points

She wore a shirt with short sleeves to stay cool in the summer heat.

a type of hosiery that covers the foot and lower leg up to the knee

not having a long length

to make something longer, looser, or wider, especially by pulling it

She decided to stretch the fabric before sewing to ensure it would fit properly.

to get larger and taller and become an adult over time

Our puppy will grow into a big dog one day.

to become wider or broader in dimension, extent, or scope

The river widens as it flows towards the sea.

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

The company's operations expanded rapidly, opening new branches in multiple cities.

to increase the length or duration of something

They lengthened the runway at the airport for larger planes.

to expand or enlarge the size or dimensions of something

The city council plans to broaden the sidewalks downtown to accommodate more pedestrians.

to enlarge or lengthen something

She extends her hand for a friendly handshake.