1. Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb

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

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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. of noodles)

6. to make progress; to develop; to expand; to increase; to improve

7. to be exhausted; to get groggy; to be stunned (by a blow); to pass out; to collapse

8. to be prolonged (of a meeting, life span, etc.); to be extended (e.g. of a deadline); to lengthen (e.g. of the days)

9. to be postponed; to be delayed; to be put off

10. to gain traction (of an online post, video, etc.); to get views; to perform well

Also written 延びる【のびる】