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begin vs reach

reach vs begin

begin is not a noun while reach is a noun.

begin and reach both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
begin No No Yes No
reach Yes No Yes No
As verbs, reach is a hypernym of begin; that is, reach is a word with a broader meaning than begin:
  • begin: achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative
  • reach: to gain with effort
Other hypernyms of begin include accomplish, achieve, attain.
begin (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
begin (verb) reach (verb)
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action be in or establish communication with
set in motion, cause to start to exert much effort or energy
begin to speak or say move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative reach a destination, either real or abstract
begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object reach a goal
have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense place into the hands or custody of
be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series to gain with effort
have a beginning characterized in some specified way to extend as far as
have a beginning, of a temporal event
Difference between begin and reach

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