reaches
/ˈɹiːt͡ʃɪz/
Meanings
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Verb
To overtake or surpass a certain point or level.
- "He reaches the top of the mountain."
- "She finally reaches her goal after years of hard work."
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Verb
To extend or stretch out a part of the body to grab or touch something.
- "He reaches out to take the ball."
- "She couldn't reach the high shelf."
Synonyms
contact , get hold of , get in touch
Rhymes
Words rhyming with reachesreaches , teaches , leaches , preaches
Variants
List of all variants of reaches that leads to same resultreach , reachable , reached , reacher , reachers , reaches , reaching , reach for , reached for , reaches for , reaching for , reach out , reached out , reaches out , reaching out
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).reached, reaching, reaches, reachable
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English reccan, meaning 'to touch, seize, take'. Related to reocan 'to catch, seize'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'reach' is also used in geology to describe the depth to which groundwater is available.
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In astronomy, a 'reach' is a term used to describe the distance between two celestial bodies.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Goal: A desired outcome or achievement.
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Milestone: A significant achievement or event marking progress.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'reaches' is often used metaphorically to describe achieving a goal or milestone. In art, it can be depicted as a hand or arm extending to grasp something.
How to Memorize "reaches"
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visualize
- Visualize yourself reaching out and touching an object.
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associate
- Associate the word 'reaches' with the idea of progress or achievement.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the word 'reaches' and a memorable phrase, such as 'Reach for the stars'.
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