Basic Details
Word: Reach
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To stretch out your hand to touch or grab something, or to arrive at a goal.
Synonyms: Extend, stretch, attain
Antonyms: Withdraw, recede, fall short
Idioms and Phrases
- Out of reach: Something that is too far away to be touched or impossible to obtain. Example: "The toy on the top shelf was out of reach for the little child."
- Reach for the stars: To pursue ambitious goals or dreams. Example: "She always encouraged her students to reach for the stars in their studies."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He had to reach high up to grab the book from the shelf.
Example 2: After many hours of hard work, they finally reached their fundraising goal.
Example 3: The cat tried to reach the fluttering butterfly but jumped too short.
Fun Fact
The word "reach" comes from the Old English word "rcan," which means to stretch out or to extend. It has been used in English for many centuries to describe the act of stretching towards something.
Famous Quote
"To reach a port, we must sailSail, not tie at anchorSail, not drift." Franklin D. Roosevelt
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "reach" mean?
a) To run very fast
b) To stretch out or arrive at a goal
c) To jump high
d) To walk slowly
Answer: b) To stretch out or arrive at a goal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "reach"?
a) Withdraw
b) Stretch
c) Fall short
d) Sink
Answer: b) Stretch
3. Which is an antonym of "reach"?
a) Attain
b) Extend
c) Withdraw
d) Approach
Answer: c) Withdraw
4. Which sentence uses "reach" correctly?
a) She could reach the finish line easily.
b) He wanted to reach the mountain before dark.
c) They reached a happy conclusion to their argument.
d) All of the above.
Answer: d) All of the above.
5. What does the idiom "reach for the stars" mean?
a) To touch the stars.
b) To give up on dreams.
c) To pursue ambitious goals.
d) To ignore achievements.
Answer: c) To pursue ambitious goals.
