reach

/riːtʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to extend or stretch out one’s hand or arm so as to touch or seize something

“She reached for the book on the top shelf.”

2. verb

to be or become able to do something

“I’ve finally reached a level in this game.”

3. verb

to arrive at or come to a place

“The plane reached its destination after a long flight.”

4. noun

the extent or distance something can be done or obtained

“The reach of the company’s products is global.”

5. noun

a part of the body, especially the arm or hand, that is stretched out

“She made a big reach for the ball.”

6. noun

a point or period at which something is achieved

“The company’s reach was the peak of its success.”

7. noun

a long, narrow depression or valley in the ground

“The river flowed through a deep reach in the mountains.”

8. noun

a point or stage in a process or a series of events

“The next reach in the story revealed a hidden plot.”

Synonyms

  • access
  • arrive
  • extend
  • obtain
  • seize
  • stretch

Antonyms

  • avoid
  • fail
  • miss