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push vs reach

reach vs push

push and reach both are nouns.

push and reach both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
push Yes No Yes No
reach Yes No Yes No
As verbs, reach is a hyponym of push; that is, reach is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than push:
  • push: strive and make an effort to reach a goal
  • reach: to exert much effort or energy
Other hyponyms of push include strain, strive.
push (noun) reach (noun)
the act of applying force in order to move something away the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
an effort to advance an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
an electrical switch operated by pressing the limit of capability
enterprising or ambitious drive the limits within which something can be effective
the force used in pushing
push (verb) reach (verb)
make publicity for; try to sell (a product) be in or establish communication with
press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action to exert much effort or energy
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
move with force reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
approach a certain age or speed reach a destination, either real or abstract
press against forcefully without moving reach a goal
move strenuously and with effort place into the hands or custody of
sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs) to gain with effort
strive and make an effort to reach a goal to extend as far as
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
Difference between push and reach

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