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reaches
REET-shihz
Reaches (noun) means the furthest limits or extent of something, especially a river or an area. Example: “Few people have ever travelled to the farthest reaches of the desert.”
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The furthest limits or extent of something, especially a river or an area.
"Few people have ever travelled to the farthest reaches of the desert."
"The village lies in the lower reaches of the valley, close to the sea."
"They sailed into the upper reaches of the river."
How to use reaches
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe far or outer limits of an area, often used for stretches of a river or the edges of a subject.
Common pairings
upper reaches
outer reaches
far reaches
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stretches
expanses
tracts
extents
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Rhymes for reaches
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What does “reaches” mean?
The word “reaches” means the furthest limits or extent of something, especially a river or an area. In plain terms, the far or outer limits of an area, often used for stretches of a river or the edges of a subject.
How do you pronounce “reaches”?
“Reaches” is pronounced REET-shihz (/ˈɹiːt͡ʃɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “reaches” in a sentence?
Here is “reaches” used in a sentence: “They sailed into the upper reaches of the river.”
What part of speech is “reaches”?
“Reaches” is a noun.
Is “reaches” a common word?
“Reaches” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between the upper reaches and lower reaches of a river?
As a noun, "reaches" refers to distinct stretches of a river. The "upper reaches" are the sections nearer the source, while the "lower reaches" are those nearer the mouth or sea.
When do you use "reaches" as a noun instead of a verb?
As a noun, "reaches" names the extent or furthest limits of something, especially a river or region, and is almost always plural. As a verb, it is the third-person form of "reach," as in she reaches the top.
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