A2verb 1K

Reach

🇬🇧 UK /["/riːtʃ/","/ˈriːtʃɪz/","/riːtʃt/","/ˈriːtʃɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/riːtʃ/","/ˈriːtʃɪz/","/riːtʃt/","/ˈriːtʃɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Reach

to arrive at the place that you have been travelling to

In simple words: to stretch out your hand to grab something or to arrive at a place

Reach in a sentence

• I can reach the top shelf if I stand on my tiptoes.
• The project's goal is to reach a wider audience.
• Please reach for the remote control on the table.
• After a long climb, we finally reached the summit.
• It’s important to reach out to your friends when you need help.

How to use Reach

Use 'reach' when talking about getting to a destination or getting something physically. Avoid in overly formal writing; use alternatives like 'arrive' or 'achieve'.

Grammar pattern

reach + object

Memory hint

Imagine stretching your arm to reach for something high on a shelf.

Related words

Collocations with Reach

• eventually
• finally
• easily
• attempt to
• try to
• be expected to
• eventually
• finally
• easily
• attempt to
• try to
• be expected to
• eventually
• finally
• easily
• attempt to
• try to
• be expected to
• eventually
• finally
• easily
• attempt to
• try to
• be expected to
• gingerly
• hesitantly
• tentatively
• for
• inside
• into
• easily
• almost
• nearly
• can
• easily
• almost
• nearly
• can

Synonyms for Reach

• extend
• arrive
• achieve
• attain
• contact

Opposites of Reach

• withdraw
• recede

Common mistakes with Reach

• Confused with 'preach' — mixing up meanings during speech.
• Using 'reach' without an object when it's needed, like saying 'I will reach' instead of 'I will reach the goal'.

Frequently asked questions about Reach

What does Reach mean?

to stretch out your hand to grab something or to arrive at a place

What is the definition of Reach?

to arrive at the place that you have been travelling to

How do you use Reach in a sentence?

I can reach the top shelf if I stand on my tiptoes.

Can you give another example of Reach?

The project's goal is to reach a wider audience.

What are synonyms for Reach?

Common alternatives include extend, arrive, achieve, attain, contact.

What is the opposite of Reach?

Opposite meanings include withdraw, recede.

What words go with Reach?

It commonly pairs with eventually, finally, easily, attempt to, try to, be expected to, eventually, finally, easily, attempt to, try to, be expected to, eventually, finally, easily, attempt to, try to, be expected to, eventually, finally, easily, attempt to, try to, be expected to, gingerly, hesitantly, tentatively, for, inside, into, easily, almost, nearly, can, easily, almost, nearly, can.

What are common mistakes when using Reach?

Confused with 'preach' — mixing up meanings during speech. Using 'reach' without an object when it's needed, like saying 'I will reach' instead of 'I will reach the goal'.

How do you pronounce Reach?

US: /["/riːtʃ/","/ˈriːtʃɪz/","/riːtʃt/","/ˈriːtʃɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/riːtʃ/","/ˈriːtʃɪz/","/riːtʃt/","/ˈriːtʃɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Reach?

Use 'reach' when talking about getting to a destination or getting something physically. Avoid in overly formal writing; use alternatives like 'arrive' or 'achieve'.

What CEFR level is Reach?

"Reach" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.