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reach vs top

top vs reach

reach and top both are nouns.

reach is not an adjective while top is an adjective.

reach and top both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reach Yes No Yes No
top Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, top is a hyponym of reach; that is, top is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reach:
  • reach: reach a destination, either real or abstract
  • top: reach or ascend the top of
reach (noun) top (noun)
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
the limit of capability a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
the limits within which something can be effective a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
platform surrounding the head of a lower mast
the greatest possible intensity
the highest or uppermost side of anything
the upper part of anything
the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat
reach (adjective) top (adjective)
situated at the top or highest position
reach (verb) top (verb)
be in or establish communication with be the culminating event
to exert much effort or energy finish up or conclude
move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense cut the top off
reach a point in time, or a certain state or level strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
reach a destination, either real or abstract pass by, over, or under without making contact
reach a goal reach or ascend the top of
place into the hands or custody of provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
to gain with effort be superior or better than some standard
to extend as far as be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point
be ahead of others; be the first
Difference between reach and top

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