earreach

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Definition

Noun: 1. The range within which a voice or sound can be heard; hearing distance. This refers to the physical area or proximity where sounds, particularly voices, are audible.

Usage
  • Earreach is a somewhat formal or literary synonym for the more common word earshot. It is used to describe a distance from a sound source, especially a person speaking.
  • It is typically used in prepositional phrases like within earreach, out of earreach, beyond earreach, or come within earreach.
Examples
  • The manager discussed the confidential plans only when she was sure her colleagues were out of earreach.
  • Please keep the children within earreach while they play in the garden.
  • He whispered the secret once the others had moved beyond earreach.
Advanced Usage
  • To be within earreach of: To be close enough to hear something specific.
    • The campsite was within earreach of the ocean waves.
  • To bring/come within earreach: To move closer so that something becomes audible.
    • As we approached the village, the sound of music came within earreach.
Variants and Related Words
  • Earshot (n): The more common and frequently used synonym for earreach.
    • Wait until he is out of earshot before you speak.
  • Hearing (n): The faculty of perceiving sound; can also contextually imply range.
    • It was said in a whisper, barely within my hearing.
Synonyms
  • Earshot: The range of distance within which a sound can be heard.
  • Hearing distance: The space over which something can be heard.
  • Auditory range: The scope within which sounds are perceptible.
Antonyms
  • Out of range: Not within the distance to be heard or seen.
  • Inaudible distance: A distance where sound cannot be perceived.
Noun
  1. the range within which a voice can be heard
    • the children were told to stay within earshot

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