REACHED - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

Example: a piano has a greater range than the human voice; the ambit of municipal legislation; within the compass of this article; within the scope of an investigation; outside the reach of the law; in the political orbit of a world power

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

the limit of capability

Example: within the compass of education

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

the limits within which something can be effective

Example: range of motion; he was beyond the reach of their fire

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

to exert much effort or energy

Example: straining our ears to hear

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

move forward or upward in order to touch

Example: also in a metaphorical sense; Government reaches out to the people

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

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

Example: The thermometer hit 100 degrees; This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Verb

reach a destination, either real or abstract

Example: We hit Detroit by noon; The water reached the doorstep; We barely made it to the finish line; I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Verb

reach a goal

Example: make the first team; We made it!; She may not make the grade

Meaning 10

Part of speech: Verb

place into the hands or custody of

Example: hand me the spoon, please; Turn the files over to me, please; He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers

Meaning 11

Part of speech: Verb

to gain with effort

Example: she achieved her goal despite setbacks

Meaning 12

Part of speech: Verb

to extend as far as

Example: The sunlight reached the wall; Can he reach?; The chair must not touch the wall

Meaning 13

Part of speech: Verb

be in or establish communication with

Example: Our advertisements reach millions; He never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia