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reach vs hearing

hearing vs reach

reach and hearing both are nouns.

reach is not an adjective while hearing is an adjective.

reach is a verb but hearing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reach Yes No Yes No
hearing Yes Yes No No
As nouns, hearing is a hyponym of reach; that is, hearing is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reach:
  • reach: the limits within which something can be effective
  • hearing: the range within which a voice can be heard
Other hyponyms of reach include earreach, earshot, eyeshot, view, rifle range, rifle shot.
reach (noun) hearing (noun)
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out the act of hearing attentively
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: (law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
the limit of capability the ability to hear; the auditory faculty
the limits within which something can be effective a session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken
the range within which a voice can be heard
an opportunity to state your case and be heard
reach (adjective) hearing (adjective)
able to perceive sound
reach (verb) hearing (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 hearing

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