reach

/riːtʃ/ verb A2 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

To move your hand or arm to touch or get something, or to arrive at a place.

💡 "Reach" can mean to stretch your hand to get something or to contact someone.

Example Sentences

Can you reach the book on the top shelf ?

I reach the bus stop at seven every morning .

I reach the bus stop every morning .

Word in Context

Anna is in the kitchen and a plate is on the top shelf . She cannot reach the plate because the shelf is high . She gets a small stool and stands on it to take the plate . After she puts the plate on the table , she sits to eat .

Common Phrases

reach for reach out

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