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get at vs reach

reach vs get at

get at is not a noun while reach is a noun.

get at and reach both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
get at No No Yes No
reach Yes No Yes No
As verbs, reach is a hypernym of get at; that is, reach is a word with a broader meaning than get at:
  • get at: reach or gain access to
  • reach: reach a destination, either real or abstract
Other hypernyms of get at include arrive at, attain, gain, hit, make.
get at (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
get at (verb) reach (verb)
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations be in or establish communication with
reach or gain access to to exert much effort or energy
influence by corruption 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 get at and reach

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