1. To stretch; To extend; To lengthen; To grow (of hair, height, grass, etc.)

2. To straighten out; To be flattened; To become smooth

3. To spread (of paint, cream, etc.)

4. To stretch out (e.g. of a hand); To extend

5. To lose elasticity; To become slack; To become soggy (e.g. noodles)

6. To make progress; To develop; To expand; To increase; To improve Only applies to 伸びる.

7. To be exhausted; To be groggy; To pass out; To collapse Only applies to 伸びる.

8. To be prolonged (meeting, life span, etc.); To be extended (e.g. deadline); To lengthen (e.g. of the days) Only applies to 延びる.

9. To be postponed; To be delayed; To be put off Only applies to 延びる.