Reachable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈrēch/

Meaning & Definition of Reachable

Reachable (verb)

  1. to stretch out, extend
  2. thrust
  3. to touch or grasp by extending a part of the body (such as a hand) or an object

Reachable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. situated within easy reach

    "placed the book at a reachable distance from the bed"

    similar: accessible, convenient, handy, at hand, to hand
    related: close, near, nearby, nigh, abutting, adjacent, adjoining, approachable, attainable, getatable, obtainable, ultraconvenient
    opposite: inaccessible, inconvenient, unhandy, unreachable, untouchable
    near: away, distant, far, faraway, far-off, remote, removed, unapproachable, unattainable, unavailable, unobtainable

Related Entry: Reach (verb)

Reach is a different word from Reachable. The synonyms below are for reach, not for reachable.

  1. to shift possession of (something) from one person to another

    "would you reach me the potatoes, please?"

    similar: buck, hand, hand over, pass, transfer
    related: relay, bear, carry, finger, handle, paw, cede, deliver, give, give up, release, relinquish, render, surrender, turn over, yield

  2. to transmit information or requests to

    "you can reach me by phone after 3:00 p.m. most days"

    similar: address, communicate (with), contact, get, get hold of, get in touch with, touch base (with)
    related: get through (to), acquaint, advise, apprise, brief, clue, enlighten, familiarize, fill in, inform, instruct, notify, tell, wise (up), buzz, call, phone, ring (up) (chiefly British), telephone, keep up (with)

  3. to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response

    "the movie adaptation just didn't reach me the way the novel did"

    similar: affect, impact, impress, influence, move, strike, sway, tell (on), touch, get to
    related: carry away, dazzle, enrapture, entrance, enthrall, ravish, transport, bias, color, inspire, stir, engage, interest, involve, penetrate, pierce, afflict, agitate, bother, concern, discomfort, discompose, disquiet, distress, disturb, fluster, harass, harry, perturb, pester, plague, smite, strain, stress, trouble, try, upset, worry, wring, allure, attract, bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, fascinate
    near: bore, jade, pall, tire, weary, underwhelm

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Reachable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Reachable:

accessible, convenient, handy, at hand, to hand

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Reachable

Words with the opposite meaning of Reachable:

inaccessible, inconvenient, unhandy, unreachable, untouchable

Related Words for Reachable

close, near, nearby, nigh, abutting, adjacent, adjoining, approachable, attainable, getatable, obtainable, ultraconvenient

Near Antonyms of Reachable

away, distant, far, faraway, far-off, remote, removed, unapproachable, unattainable, unavailable, unobtainable

Word Forms of Reachable

Inflections: reached, reaching, reaches

Derived words: reachable (adjective), reacher (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Reachable

Middle English rechen, from Old English rǣcan; akin to Old High German reichen to reach, Lithuanian raižytis to stretch oneself

First known use: before 12th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Reachable

What does "Reachable" mean?

"Reachable" means to stretch out, extend. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to stretch out, extend.

What is another word for "Reachable"?

Other words for "Reachable" include accessible, convenient, handy, at hand and to hand. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Reachable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Reachable"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Reachable". Common alternatives include accessible, convenient, handy, at hand and to hand.

What is the opposite of "Reachable"?

Antonyms of "Reachable" include inaccessible, inconvenient, unhandy, unreachable and untouchable. Near antonyms include away, distant, far and faraway.

How do you use "Reachable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Reachable" in a sentence: "placed the book at a reachable distance from the bed".

Is "Reachable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Reachable" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Reachable"?

"Reachable" is pronounced /ˈrēch/.

What is the origin of the word "Reachable"?

"Reachable" comes from Middle English rechen, from Old English rǣcan; akin to Old High German reichen to reach, Lithuanian raižytis to stretch oneself. First known use: before 12th centuryt.