Ella Ye Posted 6 years ago
Grammar
What does 'stretch' mean in this sentence？
What does 'stretch' mean in this sentence?and what does the whole sentence mean? I read it from news. ‘Lots of businesses along this stretch, and the community is getting out to help, along with some kids’
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). As written, it appears that this sentence is supposed to mean: There are lots of businesses along this stretch, and the community is getting out to help, along with some kids. "getting out" means attending some outdoor event/gathering.
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"along this stretch" means along this section of road (or depending on where they are, potentially along or across some other area, such as a length of waterfront etc.).
As written, it appears that this sentence is supposed to mean:
There are lots of businesses along this stretch, and the community is getting out to help, along with some kids.
"getting out" mean
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