English dictionary
reach
/r/i//tS/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the limits within which something can be effective
ExamplesHe was beyond the reach of their fire.
Synonyms rangeSource: WordNet 3.0
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an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
ExamplesOutside the reach of the law.
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the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
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the limit of capability
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An effort to vomit.
Source: webster1913
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The act of stretching or extending; extension; power of reaching or touching with the person, or a limb, or something held or thrown; as, the fruit is beyond my <i>reach</i>; to be within <i>reach</i> of cannon shot.
Source: webster1913
verb
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reach a destination, either real or abstract
ExamplesThe water reached the doorstep.
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reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
ExamplesThis car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour.
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move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
ExamplesGovernment reaches out to the people.
Synonyms reach outSource: WordNet 3.0
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be in or establish communication with
ExamplesOur advertisements reach millions.
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to gain with effort
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to extend as far as
ExamplesThe sunlight reached the wall.
Can he reach?
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reach a goal, e.g.,
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place into the hands or custody of
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to exert much effort or energy
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To retch.
Source: webster1913
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To extend; to stretch; to thrust out; to put forth, as a limb, a member, something held, or the like.
Source: webster1913
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To stretch out the hand.
Source: webster1913