reach for the sky
reach for the sky · reaches for the sky · reached for the sky · reaching for the sky
To aim for the best possible outcomeTo aim for the best possible outcome.
» The tree's branches reached for the sky like outstretched arms.
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1 sentencesThe tree's branches reached for the sky like outstretched arms.
Meaning
1 senses(idiomatic, informal)To aim for the best possible outcome.
Forms
reaches for the sky, reaching for the sky, reached for the sky, reached for the skyirregular
| Base form | reach for the sky · to reach for the sky |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | reaches for the sky |
| Present participle | reaching for the sky |
| Past simple | reached for the sky |
| Past participle | reached for the sky |
Tenses
reach for the sky · reached for the sky · will reach for the sky · have reached for the skyPoint at a form to see it in a sentence.Tap a form to see it in a sentence.
Synonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
neighbours in the dictionaryDictionary text adapted from Wiktionary (Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet / Princeton WordNet (CC BY 4.0, WordNet License); shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and recordings are credited where they appear.