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Word: Touch
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English: the verb from Old French tochier, probably from a Romance word of imitative origin; the noun originally from Old French touche, later (in certain senses) directly from the verb
tʌtʃ
come into or be in contact with
Short Definition:come into or be in contact with
Examples:- he leaned back so that only two legs of his chair touched the floor
- the dog had one paw outstretched, not quite touching the ground
handle in order to interfere with, alter, or otherwise affect
Short Definition:handle in order to interfere with, alter, or otherwise affect
Examples:- I didn't play her records or touch any of her stuff
affect or concern
Short Definition:affect or concern
Examples:- a tenth of state companies have been touched by privatization
produce feelings of affection, gratitude, or sympathy in
Short Definition:produce feelings of affection, gratitude, or sympathy in
Examples:- she was touched by her friend's loyalty
reach (a specified level or amount)
Short Definition:reach
Examples:- sales touched twenty grand last year
Word: Touch
Speech Type: Noun
tʌtʃ
an act of touching someone or something
Short Definition:act of touching person or thing
Examples:- her touch on his shoulder was hesitant
- you can manipulate images on the screen at the touch of a key
- expressions of love through words and touch
a small amount; a trace
Short Definition:small amount
Examples:- add a touch of vinegar
- he retired to bed with a touch of flu
a distinctive manner or method of dealing with something
Short Definition:distinctive manner or method of dealing with something
Examples:- later he showed a surer political touch
the area beyond the sidelines, out of play
Short Definition:area beyond sidelines, out of play
Examples:- his clearance went directly into touch
- the idea was kicked firmly into touch by the authorities
an act of asking for and getting a loan or gift from someone
Short Definition:act of asking for and getting loan or gift from someone
Examples:- I only tolerated him because he was good for a touch now and then
a series of changes shorter than a peal.
Short Definition:series of changes shorter than peal
a thing that tests the worth or character of something
Short Definition:thing that tests worth or character of something
Examples:- you must put your fate to the touch
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