touch

Definition

  • n. the event of something coming in contact with the body
  • n. the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands)
  • n. a suggestion of some quality
  • n. a distinguishing style

Word forms

Past tense
touched
Past participle
touched
Present participle
touching
Third person singular
touches

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The soft touch of the fabric made the dress very comfortable.

  2. vt.

    She wanted to touch the painting, but it was behind glass.

  3. vi.

    During the meeting, he touched on several important topics.