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reach vs strike

strike vs reach

reach and strike both are nouns.

reach and strike both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reach Yes No Yes No
strike Yes No Yes No
As verbs, strike is a hyponym of reach; that is, strike is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reach:
  • reach: to gain with effort
  • strike: attain
Other hyponyms of reach include score, get to, make, progress to, reach, begin, come to, culminate, compass, average, finagle, manage, wangle.
reach (noun) strike (noun)
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: a score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball
the limit of capability an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective
the limits within which something can be effective a conspicuous success
(baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the batter hits into foul territory, or that the batter does not swing at but the umpire judges to be in the area over home plate and between the batter's knees and shoulders
a gentle blow
reach (verb) strike (verb)
be in or establish communication with cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp
to exert much effort or energy arrive at after reckoning, deliberating, and weighing
move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense indicate (a certain time) by striking
reach a point in time, or a certain state or level make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target
reach a destination, either real or abstract deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
reach a goal hit against; come into sudden contact with
place into the hands or custody of affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely
to gain with effort produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments
to extend as far as remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
pierce with force
smooth with a strickle
hook by a pull on the line
produce by ignition or a blow
form by stamping, punching, or printing
disassemble a temporary structure, such as a tent or a theatrical set
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
drive something violently into a location
occupy or take on
cause to experience suddenly
find unexpectedly
stop work in order to press demands
attain
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
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