What is the difference between 'arrive' and 'reach'?
"Arrive" and "reach" are often used interchangeably when talking about getting to a destination, but they have subtle differences in usage and meaning.
Arrive
"Arrive" is a verb that means to get to a place, typically after a journey. It emphasizes the moment you get to a place or the completion of a journey.
We arrived at the hotel at 3 PM.
We arrived at the airport at 6 PM.
They arrived in London yesterday.
The train arrived on time at the station.
After a long flight, we finally arrived in Paris.
I usually arrive at work around 9 AM every day.
When we arrived at the beach, the sun was already setting.
Usually followed by "at" for smaller places or points (e.g., buildings, stations), and "in" for larger areas (e.g., cities, countries).
She arrived at the party.
He arrived in New York.
Reach
"Reach" is a verb that means to get to a specific place, typically after effort. It emphasizes the process of getting to the destination.
After a long hike, we finally reached the summit.
We had to take a boat to reach the remote village.
The ambulance reached the hospital in record time.
They finally reached the city after driving for eight hours.
By the time we reached the station, the train had already left.
When we reached the island, the sun was just beginning to set.
The soldiers finally reached the battlefield after marching all night.
After a long journey, we finally reached our destination late at night.
Directly followed by the destination (without a preposition).
We reached the hotel.
You’ll reach the town after driving for 30 miles.
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