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run aground vs reach

reach vs run aground

run aground is not a noun while reach is a noun.

run aground and reach both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
run aground No No Yes No
reach Yes No Yes No
As verbs, reach is a hypernym of run aground; that is, reach is a word with a broader meaning than run aground:
  • run aground: hit or reach the ground
  • reach: reach a destination, either real or abstract
Other hypernyms of run aground include arrive at, attain, gain, hit, make.
run aground (noun) reach (noun)
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
the limit of capability
the limits within which something can be effective
run aground (verb) reach (verb)
bring to the ground be in or establish communication with
hit or reach the ground 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
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