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touch
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- pronunciation:
- tuhch
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- phrases:
- get in touch, in touch, keep in touch, lose one's touch, out of touch, touch on
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
touches, touching, touched |
| definition 1: |
to bring one's hand or fingers in contact with (something) in order to feel it.
She touched the cat's soft fur.- similar words:
- caress, feel, finger, fondle, handle, hold, pat, paw, pet, stroke, tap
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| definition 2: |
to make contact with.
Don't let the paper touch the fire.- similar words:
- brush, bump, contact, contract, graze, hit, meet, reach, strike
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| definition 3: |
to be next to.
Their yard touches ours.- synonyms:
- abut, adjoin
- similar words:
- border, meet, neighbor
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| definition 4: |
to consume; taste.
She never touches meat.- synonyms:
- consume, eat, taste
- similar words:
- avail oneself of, ingest, resort to
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| definition 5: |
to match; equal.
He can't touch his brother's achievements.- synonyms:
- equal, match, rival
- similar words:
- compare with
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| definition 6: |
to allude to, as in a speech or writing.
He touched several themes during his lecture.- synonyms:
- allude to, mention, refer to
- similar words:
- broach, comment on, cover, discuss, remark on, trot out
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| definition 7: |
to have an impact on.
This tragic event has touched the lives of many people.- synonyms:
- affect, impinge on, influence
- similar words:
- concern, impress, pertain to, relate to, sway
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| definition 8: |
to make alterations or improvements on (usu. fol. by "up").
The artist wants to touch up the painting.- similar words:
- alter, enhance, fix, improve, modify, perfect, repair, spruce up
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| definition 9: |
to have an emotional effect on.
The documentary on the effects of nuclear war touched him deeply.- synonyms:
- affect, move
- similar words:
- excite, get, impress, inspire, melt, rouse, sadden, stir, swell
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| definition 10: |
(slang) to get, or seek to get, a loan from.
He touched me for five dollars.- similar words:
- ask, beg, solicit
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| related words: |
borrow, graze, grope, kiss, lick, mention, overcome, rival, tickle, tinge, treat |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to bring one's hand or fingers in contact with something or someone.
The nurse touched gently.The sign said, "Please don't touch."- similar words:
- feel, finger, fondle
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| definition 2: |
to be in contact with something.
Their fingertips touched lightly.The two properties touch.- synonyms:
- abut, adjoin
- similar words:
- contact, converge, join, meet
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| related words: |
bound, kiss |
adverb + (v.)touch
accidentally, barely, delicately, gently, gingerly, scarcely, softly, tentatively
(v.)touch
+ adverb
briefly, deeply, inappropriately, lightly, tenderly
(v.)touch
+ noun
arm,
base,
belly,
breast,
brim,
brow,
button,
cheek,
chest,
chin,
chord,
elbow,
face,
fingertip,
flame,
flesh,
forearm,
forehead,
ground,
hair,
handle,
helmet,
hem,
keyboard,
lip,
nerve,
nipple,
nose,
penis,
rim,
scar,
shoulder,
skin,
sleeve,
thigh,
tip,
toe,
tongue,
wound,
wrist
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or an instance of touching.
He felt her touch on his shoulder.- similar words:
- brush, bump, caress, contact, feel, graze, stroke, swipe
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| definition 2: |
the sense by which objects or stimuli are perceived through physical contact.
- similar words:
- feeling, sensation
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| definition 3: |
the quality or characteristic of something that is perceived through this sense.
- synonyms:
- feel
- similar words:
- texture
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| definition 4: |
contact.
Please keep in touch with the office through the week.- synonyms:
- contact
- similar words:
- communication
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| definition 5: |
a mild case.
a touch of bronchitis- similar words:
- bit, trace
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| definition 6: |
a small amount; trace.
a touch of garlica touch of guilt- synonyms:
- bit, dab, dash, smidgen, trace
- similar words:
- catch, crumb, glimmer, grain, hint, jot, kiss, lick, note, pinch, shade, smack, smattering, soupçon, suggestion, tinge, whisper
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| definition 7: |
the natural ability required for something; knack.
When it comes to cooking, she has the touch.- synonyms:
- flair, knack
- similar words:
- aptitude, facility, feel, finesse, gift, skill
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| definition 8: |
an enhancing detail or addition.
Adding cognac to the mousse provides a nice touch.- synonyms:
- complement, finish
- similar words:
- accessory, addition, detail, garnish
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| definition 9: |
(slang) the act or an instance of getting or trying to get a loan from someone.
- similar words:
- cadging, scrounging, sponging
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| definition 10: |
(slang) a person, with regard to how easily he or she will lend money.
- similar words:
- gull, mark
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| related words: |
crumb, dab, dash, tickle, tint |
adjective + (n.)touch
casual,
close,
constant,
cool,
crowning,
decorative,
deft,
delicate,
feminine,
final,
finishing,
firm,
gentle,
golden,
light,
magic,
nice,
personal,
sensitive,
slight,
soft,
subtle,
tender,
therapeutic,
warm
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verb + (n.)touch
add, keep, lend, lose, put, stay
(n.)touch
+ verb
smell
noun + (n.)touch
healing, kiss, sensation, shooting, sight, smell
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| phrase: |
get in touch, in touch, keep in touch, lose one's touch, out of touch, touch on |
| derivations: |
touchable (adj.), toucher (n.) |
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