reach

verb

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : reach
  • simple present, singular, third person : reaches
  • simple past : reached
  • present participle : reaching
  • past participle : reached

Senses

  • to extend a body part (e.g. a limb), often to obtain something
  • to literally or figuratively stretch, grasp, or move toward a goal (e.g. as if a limb)
  • get in contact with (often over the phone)
  • to extend or span (often static)

reach

noun

Forms

  • singular : reach
  • plural : reaches

Senses

  • audience for advertising
  • a comparatively straight part of a river or channel between two bends
  • act or process of extending or spanning (often static)