reach
gb/ɹˈit͡ʃ/ us/ɹˈit͡ʃ/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 500
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
வினைச்சொல்
A2
action
1
Stretch arm/body toward something
To move your hand or arm toward something to touch or take it.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to reach [for/toward] [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reach' with 'grab'; 'grab' means to take hold quickly, while 'reach' means to extend towards something, not necessarily taking it yet.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
stretch (Emphasizes lengthening the body or limb, not necessarily to grasp.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
withdraw (Means to pull back a hand or arm instead of extending it.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
reach for the phone
|reach into a bag
|reach across the table
|reach toward the shelf
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|movement
|body
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I reach for my bag.
- She reaches for the cup.
- He reaches into his coat.
- We reach toward the door.
வினைச்சொல்
A2
action
2
Arrive at a location
To get to a place after going there.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to reach [a place]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes use 'reach to' for locations; correct usage is usually 'reach [place]' without 'to'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
arrive (More general; does not imply effort or difficulty like 'reach' sometimes does.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
depart (Means to leave a place rather than arrive.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
reach the station
|reach home
|reach the city center
கருப்பொருள்கள்
travel
|movement
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- We reached Paris after a long drive.
- They reached the top of the mountain at noon.
- He finally reached home after midnight.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I reach school at 8 a.m.
- We reach the park in ten minutes.
- They reach the city in two hours.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
action
3
Make contact with someone
To talk to or send a message to someone successfully.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to reach [someone] [by/through] [method]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reach' with 'arrive' in this sense; here it refers to communication, not physical location.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
contact (More formal and general; 'reach' often implies effort to make contact.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
ignore (Means to deliberately not communicate with someone.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
reach someone by phone
|reach out to clients
|unable to reach him
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- I tried calling but couldn't reach her.
- You can reach me by email anytime.
- He finally reached his lawyer after several attempts.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I cannot reach my friend.
- You can reach me by phone.
- We reach our teacher by email.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
action
4
Achieve a target or level
To get to a goal, level, or result.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to reach [a goal/level/point]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may overuse 'get' instead of 'reach' in formal contexts; 'get' is less formal and can be vague.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
attain (More formal; often used in academic or professional contexts.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
fail (Means to not achieve a goal or desired result.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
reach an agreement
|reach a decision
|reach the finals
கருப்பொருள்கள்
goals
|achievement
|core_vocabulary
|work
உதாரணங்கள்
- The two sides finally reached an agreement.
- She reached her career goal within five years.
- We reached the finals of the competition.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- We reach our goal.
- They reach a decision.
- She reaches the top level.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
A2
quantity
5
Distance arm can extend
How far you can touch when you stretch your arm or something you hold.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
grasp range (Specifically refers to physical range of grasping.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
beyond reach (Indicates something is farther than can be touched.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
within reach
|out of reach
|arm's reach
கருப்பொருள்கள்
measurement
|movement
|body
|space
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- Keep dangerous tools out of children's reach.
- The book was just within his reach.
- She placed the phone within arm's reach.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The cup is in my reach.
- The ball is out of reach.
- The toy is within her reach.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
reach
IPA
GB/ɹˈit͡ʃ/
US/ɹˈit͡ʃ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
reach (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (reach)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: reach
- Plural: reach, reaches
Verb
- Base: reach
- 3rd Person Singular: reaches
- Present Participle: reaching
- Past: reached
சொல் குடும்பம்
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
சொற்றொடர்கள்
out of reach
1/ˈaʊt əv ɹˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Too far away physically or figuratively
Too far away for you to touch or get.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Keep dangerous tools within reach of adults only.
- Victory is now within reach.