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arrive vs reach

reach vs arrive

arrive is not a noun while reach is a noun.

arrive and reach both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
arrive No No Yes No
reach Yes No Yes No
As verbs, reach is a hyponym of arrive; that is, reach is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than arrive:
  • arrive: reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
  • reach: reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
arrive (noun) reach (noun)
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
the limit of capability
the limits within which something can be effective
arrive (verb) reach (verb)
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress be in or establish communication with
succeed in a big way; get to the top to exert much effort or energy
move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
reach a destination, either real or abstract
reach a goal
place into the hands or custody of
to gain with effort
to extend as far as
Difference between arrive and reach

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