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reach vs move

move vs reach

reach and move both are nouns.

reach and move both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reach Yes No Yes No
move Yes No Yes No
As nouns, move is a hypernym of reach; that is, move is a word with a broader meaning than reach:
  • reach: the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
  • move: a change of position that does not entail a change of location
Other hypernyms of reach include motility, motion, movement.
As verbs, move is a hypernym of reach; that is, move is a word with a broader meaning than reach:
  • reach: move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
  • move: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
reach (noun) move (noun)
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out the act of deciding to do something
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: the act of changing your residence or place of business
the limit of capability (game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game
the limits within which something can be effective a change of position that does not entail a change of location
the act of changing location from one place to another
reach (verb) move (verb)
be in or establish communication with be in a state of action
to exert much effort or energy go or proceed from one point to another
move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense progress by being changed
reach a point in time, or a certain state or level propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting
reach a destination, either real or abstract have a turn; make one's move in a game
reach a goal give an incentive for action
place into the hands or custody of have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
to gain with effort arouse sympathy or compassion in
to extend as far as move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
change residence, affiliation, or place of employment
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
dispose of by selling
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
follow a procedure or take a course
live one's life in a specified environment
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