Conjugation of "Reach" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage
To extend your arm or body to touch or grasp something at a distance from you.
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All 12 Tenses of "Reach"
Quick reference table — every tense form of "reach" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.
| Tense | Example (I) | Quick rule |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Present | I reach |
Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule → |
| Simple Past | I reached |
Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule → |
| Simple Future | I will reach |
Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule → |
| Present Continuous | I am reaching |
Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule → |
| Past Continuous | I was reaching |
Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule → |
| Future Continuous | I will be reaching |
Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule → |
| Present Perfect | I have reached |
Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule → |
| Past Perfect | I had reached |
Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule → |
| Future Perfect | I will have reached |
Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule → |
| Present Perfect Continuous | I have been reaching |
Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule → |
| Past Perfect Continuous | I had been reaching |
Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule → |
| Future Perfect Continuous | I will have been reaching |
Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule → |
Past Tense of "Reach" — Reached
The past simple of "reach" is "reached" — formed by adding "-ed". Use it for actions that were completed at a specific time in the past, such as "yesterday", "last week", or "in 2020". For the full grammar of this tense, see our simple past tense guide.
- Our company has reached an agreement with international partners. B2
Past Participle of "Reach" — Reached
The past participle of "reach" is "reached" — the same form as the past simple, since "reach" is a regular verb. Use it after "have/has/had" for perfect tenses ("I have reached") and after "be" for passive voice ("It was reached").
- Our company has reached an agreement with international partners. B2
Is "Reach" Regular or Irregular?
"Reach" is a regular English verb. Its past simple and past participle are both formed by adding "-ed" to give "reached". The 3rd-person singular present is "reaches" and the gerund/present participle is "reaching".
Conjugation pattern: regular: add -ed for past simple and past participle
How to Pronounce "Reach" and Its Forms
Reach: /riːtʃ/ — Stress pattern: O
How to Use "Reach" — Common Grammar Patterns
reach + objectreach + destination/agreementreach out to + noun
Example Sentences with "Reach" in Different Tenses
- Simple Present: Can you reach the book on the top shelf? A1
- Simple Past: Our company has reached an agreement with international partners. B2
Common Collocations with "Reach"
- reach the top
- reach a decision
- reach an agreement
- reach out to someone
When to Use "Reach" vs Similar Verbs
Smart synonyms — when to use each one
- stretch — physically extending your arm or body
- attain — achieving or accomplishing a goal or destination
- extend — making something longer or stretching distance
Common Mistakes with "Reach"
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Wrong: She reach often.
Correct: She reachs often.
Add "s" to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he/she/it).
Conjugation Tables for "Reach"
Negative Forms
- Simple present: I do not reach · He does not reach
- Simple past: I did not reach · She did not reach
- Present perfect: I have not reached · He has not reached
Question Forms
- Simple present: Do you reach? · Does he reach?
- Simple past: Did you reach?
- Present perfect: Have you reached?
Passive Voice (where applicable)
- Simple present passive: It is reached
- Simple past passive: It was reached
- Present perfect passive: It has been reached
Frequently Asked Questions About "Reach"
- Is "reach" regular or irregular?
- "reach" is a regular verb. Add -ed for past simple and past participle: "reached".
- What is the past tense of "reach"?
- The simple past of "reach" is "reached".
- When do I use simple present vs present continuous with "reach"?
- Use simple present for habits, facts, and routines: "I reach every day." Use present continuous for actions happening right now: "I am reaching right now."