Meaning of のびる in Japanese

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Definition of のびる

  1. (v1, vi) to stretch; to extend; to lengthen; to spread

    このセーターは伸びてすっかり型崩れしている。
    This sweater is all stretched out of shape.

  2. to make progress; to grow (beard, body height)

    その猫は高くのびた草を利用してその鳥の方にしのびよった。
    The cat took advantage of the high grass to creep on the bird.

  3. to grow stale (soba)
  4. to be straightened; to be flattened; to be smoothed
  5. to be exhausted
  6. to be postponed; to be prolonged

    会議は来週までのびた。
    The meeting has been put off until next week.

  1. (n) wild rocambole (edible plant, Allium grayi)

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