Communication

Synonyms for reach

Two senses of reach live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 1, Foothills · 2 senses · verb · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2verbTier 1, FoothillsCommunication

be in or establish communication with

Our advertisements reach millions.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

contact

Same sentence, swapped: Our advertisements contact millions.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for reach as it is used in the sentence above.

pass
gain
address

Sense 2 of 2verbTier 1, FoothillsMovement

reach a point in time, or a certain state or level

This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

hit

Same sentence, swapped: This car can hit a speed of 140 miles per hour.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for reach as it is used in the sentence above.

pass
strain
land

Read nextThe whole library →

Closest first: other communication words at Foothills, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

newsnounwordinformation about recent and important eventsFoothillsHas a reason line notenoun, verbtonea notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical soundFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line payverbgiveconvey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.Foothills2 sensesHas a reason line picturenounimpressiona clear and telling mental imageFoothills2 senses blindnounsubterfugesomething intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activityRidgelineHas a reason line blockverbjaminterfere with or prevent the reception of signalsFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line bodeverbpredictindicate, as with a sign or an omenRidgelineHas a reason line sufferverbmeetundergo or sufferFoothillsHas a reason line

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