reach
gb/ɹˈit͡ʃ/ us/ɹˈit͡ʃ/
A2
英語
~ 500
語義
0件の語義
動詞
A2
action
1
Stretch arm/body toward something
To move your hand or arm toward something to touch or take it.
用法パターン：
to reach [for/toward] [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'reach' with 'grab'; 'grab' means to take hold quickly, while 'reach' means to extend towards something, not necessarily taking it yet.
類義語
stretch (Emphasizes lengthening the body or limb, not necessarily to grasp.)
対義語
withdraw (Means to pull back a hand or arm instead of extending it.)
コロケーション
reach for the phone
|reach into a bag
|reach across the table
|reach toward the shelf
テーマ
daily life
|movement
|body
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She reached for her coffee mug.
- He reached into his pocket for some change.
- The child reached toward the cookie jar.
- I reached across the table to shake his hand.
学習者向け例文
- I reach for my bag.
- She reaches for the cup.
- He reaches into his coat.
- We reach toward the door.
動詞
A2
action
2
Arrive at a location
To get to a place after going there.
用法パターン：
to reach [a place]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use 'reach to' for locations; correct usage is usually 'reach [place]' without 'to'.
類義語
arrive (More general; does not imply effort or difficulty like 'reach' sometimes does.)
対義語
depart (Means to leave a place rather than arrive.)
コロケーション
reach the station
|reach home
|reach the city center
テーマ
travel
|movement
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
例文
- We reached Paris after a long drive.
- They reached the top of the mountain at noon.
- He finally reached home after midnight.
学習者向け例文
- I reach school at 8 a.m.
- We reach the park in ten minutes.
- They reach the city in two hours.
動詞
B1
action
3
Make contact with someone
To talk to or send a message to someone successfully.
用法パターン：
to reach [someone] [by/through] [method]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'reach' with 'arrive' in this sense; here it refers to communication, not physical location.
類義語
contact (More formal and general; 'reach' often implies effort to make contact.)
対義語
ignore (Means to deliberately not communicate with someone.)
コロケーション
reach someone by phone
|reach out to clients
|unable to reach him
テーマ
communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- I tried calling but couldn't reach her.
- You can reach me by email anytime.
- He finally reached his lawyer after several attempts.
学習者向け例文
- I cannot reach my friend.
- You can reach me by phone.
- We reach our teacher by email.
動詞
B1
action
4
Achieve a target or level
To get to a goal, level, or result.
用法パターン：
to reach [a goal/level/point]
よくある間違い：
Learners may overuse 'get' instead of 'reach' in formal contexts; 'get' is less formal and can be vague.
類義語
attain (More formal; often used in academic or professional contexts.)
対義語
fail (Means to not achieve a goal or desired result.)
コロケーション
reach an agreement
|reach a decision
|reach the finals
テーマ
goals
|achievement
|core_vocabulary
|work
例文
- The two sides finally reached an agreement.
- She reached her career goal within five years.
- We reached the finals of the competition.
学習者向け例文
- We reach our goal.
- They reach a decision.
- She reaches the top level.
名詞
A2
quantity
5
Distance arm can extend
How far you can touch when you stretch your arm or something you hold.
類義語
grasp range (Specifically refers to physical range of grasping.)
対義語
beyond reach (Indicates something is farther than can be touched.)
コロケーション
within reach
|out of reach
|arm's reach
テーマ
measurement
|movement
|body
|space
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Keep dangerous tools out of children's reach.
- The book was just within his reach.
- She placed the phone within arm's reach.
学習者向け例文
- The cup is in my reach.
- The ball is out of reach.
- The toy is within her reach.
文法
辞書形
reach
IPA
GB/ɹˈit͡ʃ/
US/ɹˈit͡ʃ/
音節・強勢
reach （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (reach)
活用形
Noun
- Base: reach
- Plural: reach, reaches
Verb
- Base: reach
- 3rd Person Singular: reaches
- Present Participle: reaching
- Past: reached
関連語
Forms
reaches
noun
reaching
verb
reached
verb
Core family
reachable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unreachable
adjective
Related words
outreach
noun B2
Advanced or less common
overreach
verb
表現
out of reach
1/ˈaʊt əv ɹˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Too far away physically or figuratively
Too far away for you to touch or get.
例文
- The jar was out of reach on the top shelf.
- For many families, owning a home is out of reach.
reach a conclusion
1/ɹˈit͡ʃ ə kəŋklˈuʒən/
fixed phrase
Decide after careful thought
To decide something after thinking about it carefully.
例文
- The police reached the conclusion that it was an accident.
- We reached a conclusion after reviewing all the facts.
reach out
1/ɹˈit͡ʃ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Offer help or contact someone
To try to help or talk to someone.
例文
- She reached out to her old friends after many years.
- The charity reaches out to homeless people in the city.
reach an agreement
1/ɹˈit͡ʃ ən əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase
Make a mutual decision after talks
To decide something together after talking about it.
例文
- The two companies reached an agreement on the merger.
- After hours of discussion, they reached an agreement.
reach an agreement
2/ɹˈit͡ʃ ən əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase
successfully decide together after talks
To agree on something after talking about it.
例文
- After hours of debate, they reached an agreement.
- The two sides reached an agreement on trade terms.
within reach
1/wɪðˈɪn ɹˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Close enough to touch/achieve
Close enough for you to touch or get.
例文
- The remote control was within reach on the table.
- Victory is within reach if we work hard.
within reach
2/wɪðˈɪn ɹˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
close enough to reach or get
Close enough for you to touch or achieve.
例文
- Keep dangerous tools within reach of adults only.
- Victory is now within reach.