Pronunciation: [ɹˈiːt͡ʃɪŋ] (IPA) 
The word "reaching" is spelled with seven letters and two syllables. It starts with the consonant sound /r/ and ends with the /ɪŋ/ ending, which is written with the letter combination " -ing." In between, there are two vowels: the long "e" sound /i:/ and the short "a" sound /ɛ/, which is represented by the letter "e" followed by the letter "a." When spoken in IPA phonetic transcription, the word is written as /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/.
Reaching, as a verb, is the act of stretching out or extending one's arm, hand, or body in order to touch, grasp, or make contact with something or someone. It involves physically extending oneself towards an object, person, or goal by extending the limbs or body in order to achieve a desired connection. Reaching is commonly associated with the action of extending the arm in order to get hold of an object that is distant, out of reach, or at an elevated position.
Metaphorically, reaching can also refer to making an effort to accomplish or obtain something, often in the context of achieving a goal or aspiration. In this sense, reaching involves making strides, working hard, or going beyond one's current limits or boundaries in order to achieve a desired outcome.
Reaching can also have a figurative connotation, implying a level of influence or impact in terms of communication or emotional connection. It can refer to the act of connecting with someone on a deep or significant level, such as reaching out to someone in need, reaching a compromise in a conflict, or reaching a consensus in a decision-making process.
Overall, reaching encompasses both physical and metaphorical actions of extending oneself, exerting effort, or making connections in order to achieve a desired goal, establish contact, or create a meaningful connection with something or someone.
Other spellings of retch and retching-see retch.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "reaching" comes from the verb "reach", which originated from the Old English word "rǣcan". The Old English word derives from the Proto-Germanic word "*raikijaną", which means "to stretch out" or "to extend". This Proto-Germanic word can be further traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*reǵ-", meaning "stretch". Over time, the word "reach" developed into its present participle form "reaching", referring to the act of extending or stretching out.
