touch
/tʌtʃ/ · touch
noun
- Physical contact or contact between two objects. She gave him a gentle touch on the arm.
- A feeling or emotion that is shared or understood. There was a sense of touch between the two friends who had been apart for years.
- A sense or perception of something through the sense of touch. The softness of the fabric was a pleasure to touch.
verb
- To come into physical contact with something or someone. She touched the hot stove and pulled her hand back quickly.
- To have a feeling or emotion that is shared or understood. They touched base on the issue and found a solution.
- To perceive or sense something through the sense of touch. She touched the soft petals of the flower.
adjective
- Having a gentle or delicate quality. The touch of the music was soothing and calming.
Did you know? The word 'touch' has a unique connection to the sense of empathy, as it can convey a sense of understanding and connection between people.