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reach vs catch up

catch up vs reach

reach is a noun but catch up is not a noun.

reach and catch up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reach Yes No Yes No
catch up No No Yes No
As verbs, catch up is a hyponym of reach; that is, catch up is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reach:
  • reach: reach a destination, either real or abstract
  • catch up: reach the point where one should be after a delay
reach (noun) catch up (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
reach (verb) catch up (verb)
be in or establish communication with learn belatedly; find out about something after it happened
to exert much effort or energy reach the point where one should be after a delay
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 reach and catch up

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