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strike vs reach

reach vs strike

strike and reach both are nouns.

strike and reach both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strike Yes No Yes No
reach Yes No Yes No
As verbs, reach is a hypernym of strike; that is, reach is a word with a broader meaning than strike:
  • strike: attain
  • reach: to gain with effort
Other hypernyms of strike include accomplish, achieve, attain.
strike (noun) reach (noun)
a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
a score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective the limit of capability
a conspicuous success the limits within which something can be effective
(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
strike (verb) reach (verb)
cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp be in or establish communication with
arrive at after reckoning, deliberating, and weighing to exert much effort or energy
indicate (a certain time) by striking move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon reach a destination, either real or abstract
hit against; come into sudden contact with reach a goal
affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely place into the hands or custody of
produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments to gain with effort
remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line to extend as far as
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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