Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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reach | Yes | No | Yes | No |
touch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
reach (noun) | touch (noun) |
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the act of physically reaching or thrusting out | the act of putting two things together with no space between them |
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: | the feel of mechanical action |
the limit of capability | a distinguishing style |
the limits within which something can be effective | the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands) |
the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin | |
deftness in handling matters | |
the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan) | |
a suggestion of some quality | |
a communicative interaction | |
the event of something coming in contact with the body | |
a slight but appreciable amount | |
a slight attack of illness |
reach (verb) | touch (verb) |
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be in or establish communication with | have an effect upon |
to exert much effort or energy | color lightly |
move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense | comprehend |
reach a point in time, or a certain state or level | make a more or less disguised reference to |
reach a destination, either real or abstract | consume |
reach a goal | make physical contact with, come in contact with |
place into the hands or custody of | be in direct physical contact with; make contact |
to gain with effort | tamper with |
to extend as far as | cause to be in brief contact with |
affect emotionally | |
perceive via the tactile sense | |
deal with; usually used with a form of negation | |
be relevant to | |
to extend as far as | |
be equal to in quality or ability |