reach
|reach|
A2
/riːtʃ/
extend to touch or arrive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reach' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ræcan,' where 'ræcan' meant 'to stretch out or extend.'
Historical Evolution
'ræcan' changed from Old English to the Middle English word 'rechen' and eventually became the modern English word 'reach'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stretch out or extend,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'to touch, arrive, or range.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the extent or range of something.
The reach of the river is vast.
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Verb 1
to extend or stretch out to touch or grasp something.
She reached for the book on the top shelf.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35