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reach vs get

get vs reach

reach and get both are nouns.

reach and get both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reach Yes No Yes No
get Yes No Yes No
As verbs, get is a hypernym of reach; that is, get is a word with a broader meaning than reach:
  • reach: reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
  • get: reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
Other hypernyms of reach include arrive, come.
reach (noun) get (noun)
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
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) get (verb)
be in or establish communication with be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
to exert much effort or energy come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense make (offspring) by reproduction
reach a point in time, or a certain state or level undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
reach a destination, either real or abstract enter or assume a certain state or condition
reach a goal give certain properties to something
place into the hands or custody of cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
to gain with effort receive a specified treatment (abstract)
to extend as far as take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
reach by calculation
grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of
be a mystery or bewildering to
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
communicate with a place or person; establish communication with, as if by telephone
move into a desired direction of discourse
take vengeance on or get even
attract and fix
go or come after and bring or take back
succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot
overcome or destroy
earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher
apprehend and reproduce accurately
evoke an emotional response
irritate
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
reach and board
leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form
go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
suffer from the receipt of
perceive by hearing
receive as a retribution or punishment
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
achieve a point or goal
purchase
acquire as a result of some effort or action
Difference between reach and get

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