touch
/tʌtʃ/
verb
- To put your hand or finger on something or someone.
- Please don't touch the paintings in the museum.
- She touched her friend's shoulder to get her attention.
- The child touched the soft fur of the kitten.
- To come into contact with something; to be so close that there is no space between.
- Make sure the wires do not touch or they will cause a short circuit.
- The two tables touch each other along the wall.
- His feet barely touched the ground as he swung on the rope.
- To affect someone emotionally; to make someone feel sympathy or sadness.
- I was deeply touched by your kind words.
- The movie about the lost dog touched my heart.
- Her story of overcoming hardship touched everyone in the audience.
- To handle or use something, especially in a negative sense (often used in questions or negatives).
- I wouldn't touch that old computer; it's broken.
- He hasn't touched his dinner because he feels sick.
- She never touches alcohol.
- To have an effect on or be relevant to something.
- This issue touches everyone in the community.
- The new law touches many small businesses.
- His speech touched on several important topics.
noun
- The sense that allows you to feel things by putting your skin against them.
- He explored the sculpture through touch.
- The fabric is soft to the touch.
- Blind people often develop a very keen sense of touch.
- An act of putting your hand or finger on something or someone.
- She gave his arm a gentle touch.
- A light touch on the shoulder made her turn around.
- The doctor's touch was firm but careful.
- A small amount or detail that adds to something.
- The room needs a touch of color.
- Adding a touch of lemon improves the flavor.
- Her speech had a personal touch that made it special.
- A way or style of doing something, especially with skill.
- The chef's touch is evident in every dish.
- He handled the difficult situation with a sure touch.
- The artist has a delicate touch with watercolors.
- Communication or contact with someone (often in phrases like 'in touch' or 'out of touch').
- I've been out of touch with my old friends lately.
- Please keep in touch while you're traveling.
- We stayed in touch after college through social media.