No. 16,487 in Korean
뻗어
"뻗어" means "stretch out" or "extend."
In a sentence
나뭇가지가 길게 뻗어 있어요.
The tree branches stretch out long.
In this sentence, '뻗어' (stretch) describes the physical extension of tree branches.
아기가 피곤해서 침대 위에 뻗어 버렸어요.
The baby was tired and sprawled out on the bed.
Here, '뻗어' implies a tired and sprawled position, illustrating exhaustion or relaxation.
강물이 넓게 뻗어 흐르고 있어요.
The river is flowing widely stretched.
In this case, '뻗어' describes the broad spread of a river as it flows, emphasizing its width.
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