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The past tense form of 'reach' is reached. Example: He reached the top of the mountain after hours of climbing. (He reached the top of the mountain after hours of climbing.)
Definition of “reach”
- to arrive at or get to a particular place
- to achieve or accomplish something
- to extend or stretch out
Tense sentence structure and examples:
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Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | reached |
| Past Continuous | reaching |
| Past Perfect | reached |
Past Simple
The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.
Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)
Example
She reached the finish line first.
Example
We reached our destination on time.
Past Continuous
The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.
Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)
Example
He was reaching for the book on the top shelf.
Example
They were reaching out to help those in need.
Past Perfect
The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.
Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)
Example
By the time she arrived, he had reached his decision.
Example
They had reached a compromise before the meeting started.
Is reached an irregular verb in the past?
No, "reached" is not an irregular past tense verb.
