WordHive Learning Dictionary

Touch

verb, noun

to feel something by making contact with it.

5 letters 1 syllable

What does Touch mean?

to feel something by making contact with it.

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Dictionary definition

To touch means to put a hand or another body part against something, and a touch can also mean a small amount or the sense of feeling with the body.

Example sentences

Touch in a sentence

easy

Please do not touch the wet paint.

medium

The science table let students compare objects by sight and touch.

hard

A gentle touch can help a potter shape clay with care.

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Practice the meaning of Touch

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does touch mean?

Practice 2

Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to touch?

Practice 3

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Please do not ____ the wet paint.

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Touch

Voice settings
Sounds like

TUCH

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Touch

feelUse when noticing something through the sense of touch.
contactUse when two things meet or press together.
tapUse for a quick, light touch.
Antonyms

Opposite words

avoidUse when staying away from contact.
releaseUse when letting go after touching or holding something.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Touch word family

Base word

touch

verb

touch

To make contact with something.

verb

touches

Present-tense form.

verb

touched

Past-tense form.

verb

touching

Making contact now.

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