surmount vs reach

reach vs surmount

surmount is not a noun while reach is a noun.

surmount and reach both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
surmount	No	No	Yes	No
reach	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, reach is a hypernym of surmount; that is, reach is a word with a broader meaning than surmount:

surmount: reach the highest point of
reach: reach a destination, either real or abstract

Other hypernyms of surmount include arrive at, attain, gain, hit, make.

surmount (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

surmount (verb)	reach (verb)
get on top of; deal with successfully	be in or establish communication with
be or do something to a greater degree	to exert much effort or energy
reach the highest point of	move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
be on top of	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

Difference between surmount and reach

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