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ken vs reach

reach vs ken

ken and reach both are nouns.

ken is not a verb while reach is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ken Yes No No No
reach Yes No Yes No
As nouns, reach is a hypernym of ken; that is, reach is a word with a broader meaning than ken:
  • ken: the range of vision
  • reach: the limit of capability
Other hypernyms of ken include compass, grasp, range.
ken (noun) reach (noun)
range of what one can know or understand the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
the range of vision 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
ken (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 ken and reach

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