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Tap the screen to start the game.
What does Tap mean?
to touch lightly, or a light touch or water control.
Dictionary definition
To tap means to touch something lightly, and a tap can also be a light touch or a device that controls the flow of water.
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A gentle tap on the door got everyone's attention.
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The plumber checked the tap because water was dripping into the sink.
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What does tap mean?
Tap means to touch lightly, or a light touch or water control.
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Which word is closest in meaning to tap?
Touch is closest because it means making contact with something.
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Choose the best word to complete the sentence: ____ the screen to start the game.
Tap best completes the sentence.
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Partverb, noun.
MeaningTap means to touch lightly, or a light touch or water control.
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hitUse as a contrast for touching with more force.
press hardUse when the touch is strong instead of light.
ignoreUse when someone does not touch or respond.
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Word family
Tap word family
Base word
tap
verb
tap
To touch lightly.
verb
taps
Touches lightly.
verb
tapped
Touched lightly.
verb
tapping
Touching lightly now.
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