English dictionary
touch
/t/@//tS/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the event of something coming in contact with the body
ExamplesHe longed for the touch of her hand.
The cooling touch of the night air.
Synonyms touchingSource: WordNet 3.0
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the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands)
ExamplesOnly sight and touch enable us to locate objects in the space around us.
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a suggestion of some quality
ExamplesThere was a touch of sarcasm in his tone.
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a distinguishing style
ExamplesThis room needs a woman's touch.
Synonyms signatureSource: WordNet 3.0
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the act of putting two things together with no space between them
ExamplesAt his touch the room filled with lights.
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a slight but appreciable amount
ExamplesThis dish could use a touch of garlic.
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a communicative interaction
ExamplesHe got in touch with his colleagues.
Synonyms contactSource: WordNet 3.0
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a slight attack of illness
ExamplesHe has a touch of rheumatism.
Synonyms spotSource: WordNet 3.0
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the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan)
ExamplesHe watched the beggar trying to make a touch.
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the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin
ExamplesShe likes the touch of silk on her skin.
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deftness in handling matters
ExamplesHe has a master's touch.
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the feel of mechanical action
ExamplesThis piano has a wonderful touch.
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The act of touching, or the state of being touched; contact.
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A set of changes less than the total possible on seven bells, that is, less than 5,040.
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verb
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make physical contact with, come in contact with
ExamplesTouch the stone for good luck.
She never touched her husband.
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perceive via the tactile sense
ExamplesHelen Keller felt the physical world by touching people and objects around her.
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affect emotionally
ExamplesI was touched by your kind letter of sympathy.
Synonyms stirSource: WordNet 3.0
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be relevant to
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be in direct physical contact with; make contact
ExamplesThe two buildings touch.
Their hands touched.
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have an effect upon
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deal with; usually used with a form of negation
ExamplesI wouldn't touch her with a ten-foot pole.
The local Mafia won't touch gambling.
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cause to be in brief contact with
ExamplesHe touched his toes to the horse's flanks.
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to extend as far as
ExamplesThe chair must not touch the wall.
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be equal to in quality or ability
ExamplesYour performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues.
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tamper with
ExamplesDon't touch my CDs!
Synonyms disturbSource: WordNet 3.0
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make a more or less disguised reference to
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comprehend
ExamplesHe could not touch the meaning of the poem.
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consume
ExamplesShe didn't touch her food all night.
Synonyms partakeSource: WordNet 3.0
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color lightly
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To come in contact with; to hit or strike lightly against; to extend the hand, foot, or the like, so as to reach or rest on.
Source: webster1913
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To be in contact; to be in a state of junction, so that no space is between; as, two spheres <i>touch</i> only at points.
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To compare with; of be equal to; -- usually with a negative; as, he held that for good cheer nothing could <i>touch</i> an open fire.
Source: webster1913