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capableness vs reach

reach vs capableness

capableness and reach both are nouns.

capableness is not a verb while reach is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
capableness Yes No No No
reach Yes No Yes No
As nouns, reach is a hyponym of capableness; that is, reach is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than capableness:
  • capableness: an aptitude that may be developed
  • reach: the limit of capability
Other hyponyms of capableness include perfectibility, compass, grasp, range, imperfectibility.
capableness (noun) reach (noun)
the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
an aptitude that may be developed 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
capableness (verb) reach (verb)
be in or establish communication with
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 capableness and reach

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