reaches
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.to arrive at a place, or to stretch out a hand to touch something.
v.the third-person singular form of 'reach', indicating arrival at a destination or the physical extension of a limb toward an object.
Simple“The climber finally reaches the top of the mountain after hours of hiking.”
In context“The global temperature reaches a new record high every summer, prompting urgent calls for environmental policy reform.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
n.the furthest or most distant parts of a place or an organization.
n.the remote or extreme sections of a physical area, or the furthest extent of an abstract concept.
Simple“Explorers traveled to the furthest reaches of the icy continent.”
In context“The probe was designed to transmit data from the outer reaches of the solar system, where sunlight is incredibly faint.”
- 03 C2 Proficiency
n.a straight part of a river between two bends.
n.a continuous or straight stretch of water between two bends in a river or canal.
Simple“The lower reaches of the river are wide and slow-moving.”
In context“Heavy rainfall caused the upper reaches of the valley to flood, destroying several bridges before the water could dissipate downstream.”
Usage reaches the end
“They argue the setup gives an unfair advantage to those who can afford it, creating a system where market-sensitive information reaches paying clients first.”
“What fascinates me most is that this new understanding reaches far beyond physical health.”