Reach Definition
reach
noun
- the limits within which something can be effective; "range of motion"; "he was beyond the reach of their fire"
- an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"; "a piano has a greater range than the human voice"; "the ambit of municipal legislation"; "within the compass of this article"; "within the scope of an investigation"; "outside the reach of the law"; "in the political orbit of a world power"
- the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
- the limit of capability; "within the compass of education"
verb
- reach a destination, either real or abstract; "We hit Detroit by noon"; "The water reached the doorstep"; "We barely made it to the finish line"; "I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts"
- reach a point in time, or a certain state or level; "The thermometer hit 100 degrees"; "This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour"
- move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense; "Government reaches out to the people"
- be in or establish communication with; "Our advertisements reach millions"; "He never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia"
- to gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks"
- to extend as far as; "The sunlight reached the wall"; "Can he reach?" "The chair must not touch the wall"
- reach a goal, e.g., "make the first team"; "We made it!"; "She may not make the grade"
- place into the hands or custody of; "hand me the spoon, please"; "Turn the files over to me, please"; "He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers"
- to exert much effort or energy; "straining our ears to hear"
"Reach" in song lyrics
See how reach is used in real songs:
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"Nothing in his grasps or reach"
The 49ers — Karma -
"Keep you in my vecinity, arm reach"
50/50 Twin f/ Mista Madd — Thugg Love -
"Nightmare on 60 Street, Seconds from the Assassin's reach"
60 Second Assassin — Fizza Funky
Words that rhyme with reach
Usage tips for "reach"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "reach" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for reach to find words that pair well.