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reach vs earshot

earshot vs reach

reach and earshot both are nouns.

reach is a verb but earshot is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reach Yes No Yes No
earshot Yes No No No
As nouns, earshot is a hyponym of reach; that is, earshot is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reach:
  • reach: the limits within which something can be effective
  • earshot: the range within which a voice can be heard
Other hyponyms of reach include earreach, hearing, eyeshot, view, rifle range, rifle shot.
reach (noun) earshot (noun)
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out the range within which a voice can be heard
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) earshot (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 reach and earshot

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