extent vs reach

reach vs extent

extent and reach both are nouns.

extent is not a verb while reach is a verb.

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

As nouns, reach is a hyponym of extent; that is, reach is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than extent:

extent: the distance or area or volume over which something extends
reach: an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

Other hyponyms of extent include coverage, frontage, bound, boundary, limit, ambit, compass, orbit, range, scope, area, expanse, surface area, length, deepness, depth.

extent (noun)	reach (noun)
the distance or area or volume over which something extends	the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
the point or degree to which something extends	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

extent (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 extent and reach

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