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expanse vs reach

reach vs expanse

expanse and reach both are nouns.

expanse is not a verb while reach is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
expanse Yes No No No
reach Yes No Yes No
As nouns, reach is a hypernym of expanse; that is, reach is a word with a broader meaning than expanse:
  • expanse: a wide scope
  • reach: an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
Other hypernyms of expanse include ambit, compass, orbit, range, scope.
expanse (noun) reach (noun)
the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
a wide scope an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
a wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky the limit of capability
the limits within which something can be effective
expanse (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
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