contrast vs reach

reach vs contrast

contrast and reach both are nouns.

contrast and reach both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
contrast	Yes	No	Yes	No
reach	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, reach is a hypernym of contrast; that is, reach is a word with a broader meaning than contrast:

contrast: the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)
reach: an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

Other hypernyms of contrast include ambit, compass, orbit, range, scope.

contrast (noun)	reach (noun)
the act of distinguishing by comparing differences	the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)	an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors	the limit of capability
a conceptual separation or distinction	the limits within which something can be effective
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

contrast (verb)	reach (verb)
put in opposition to show or emphasize differences	be in or establish communication with
to show differences when compared; be different	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

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