reach

//riːtʃ//
A2Frequency Level 3Neutral
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Verb

reachInfinitive
reachPresent tense
reachedPast tense
reachedPast participle
reachingPresent participle
reachesThird-person singular
1

To stretch out an arm or hand in order to touch or grasp something.

She reached for the book on the top shelf.

2

To arrive at or get to a place or destination.

We reached the hotel before sunset.

3

To achieve or attain a particular level, point, or goal.

The company reached its sales target for the year.

4

To succeed in contacting or communicating with someone.

I tried to reach him by phone, but he didn't answer.

5

To extend to a particular distance or point.

The ladder reaches the roof.

Noun

reachSingular
reachesPlural
1

The distance that can be covered by stretching out one's arm or hand.

Keep the medicine out of reach of children.

2

The extent or range of influence, power, or ability.

The company's reach extends to over 50 countries.

3

A continuous stretch of water, especially a straight section of a river or canal.

The boat sailed along a calm reach of the river.

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