English dictionary
contact
/'k/A/nt/&/kt/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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close interaction
ExamplesThey kept in daily contact.
They claimed that they had been in contact with extraterrestrial beings.
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the act of touching physically
ExamplesHer fingers came in contact with the light switch.
Synonyms physical contactSource: WordNet 3.0
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the state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity
ExamplesLitmus paper turns red on contact with an acid.
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the physical coming together of two or more things
ExamplesContact with the pier scraped paint from the hull.
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a person who is in a position to give you special assistance
ExamplesHe used his business contacts to get an introduction to the governor.
Synonyms middlemanSource: WordNet 3.0
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a channel for communication between groups
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(electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact
ExamplesThey forget to solder the contacts.
Synonyms tangencySource: WordNet 3.0
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a communicative interaction
ExamplesThe pilot made contact with the base.
Synonyms touchSource: WordNet 3.0
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a thin curved glass or plastic lens designed to fit over the cornea in order to correct vision or to deliver medication
Synonyms contact lensSource: WordNet 3.0
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A close union or junction of bodies; a touching or meeting.
Source: webster1913
verb
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be in or establish communication with
ExamplesHe never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia.
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be in direct physical contact with; make contact
ExamplesThe wire must not contact the metal cover.
The surfaces contact at this point.
Source: WordNet 3.0