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Stephenlearner Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Phrases related to reach

Hi,

Do the phrases related to reach often refer to the action of the hands?

The giant suddenly reached into the kettle. (from outside to inside, inside something?)
Reaching down with both hands, he grabbed the fowl.
reach out one's hand. (from inside to outside; become visible?)
They reach for their guns.
He couldn't reach the shelf.

What is the difference between reach for something and reach something?

Thank you very much
  

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Hi, Do the phrases related to reach often refer to the action of the hands? Yes The giant suddenly reached into the kettle. ( from outside to inside, inside something?

— Clive

  • Hi, Do the phrases related to reach often refer to the action of the hands?
  • Yes The giant suddenly reached into the kettle.
  • ( from outside to inside, inside something?
  • ) Reaching down with both hands, he grabbed the fowl.
  • reach out one's hand.
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Hi,

Do the phrases related to reach often refer to the action of the hands? Yes

The giant suddenly reached into the kettle. (from outside to inside, inside something?)
Reaching down with both hands, he grabbed the fowl.
reach out one's hand. (
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stephenlearnerWhat is the difference between reach for something and reach something?
Reach - The train reached its destination safely. (To get to the end point)
Reach for - to move a hand or hands in the direction of a desired object.

She reached for her hat, but it was on the high shelf, just out of reach. So she had to fetch the step stool.
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