adj
reachable
REET-shuh-buhl
Reachable (adj) means Able to be reached, contacted, or arrived at. Example: “The cabin is reachable only by boat.”
adj
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Able to be reached, contacted, or arrived at.
"The cabin is reachable only by boat."
"She keeps her phone on so she is always reachable."
How to use reachable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAble to be got to, touched, or contacted.
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Word forms
- Plural
- reachables
- Comparative
- more reachable
- Superlative
- most reachable
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The cabin is _____ only by boat.
Etymology
From "reach" plus the suffix "-able."
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What does “reachable” mean?
The word “reachable” means able to be reached, contacted, or arrived at. In plain terms, able to be got to, touched, or contacted.
How do you pronounce “reachable”?
“Reachable” is pronounced REET-shuh-buhl (/ˈɹiːtʃəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “reachable” in a sentence?
Here is “reachable” used in a sentence: “The cabin is reachable only by boat.”
What is the opposite of “reachable”?
The opposite of “reachable” — its antonyms — is unreachable.
What part of speech is “reachable”?
“Reachable” is an adjective.
