Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

within reach

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.82 in modern English

Syllables: with-in reach
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

At a distance close enough to touch by reaching.

prep_phrase

Near (to); close (to); at a close distance (to).

Example Sentences

"We were within reach of the finish line."

Phrases

out of reach

Frequently Paired Words

out of reach

Synonyms

within arm's reach

Questions

What does within reach mean?: At a distance close enough to touch by reaching.

How to pronounce within reach

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