contact — meaning in English

English meaning

• contact noun Physical touching, or close communication between people.
• touch verb To make physical contact with something using the hand, finger, or another part of the body.

Senses

contact is used for these senses in English:

• contact The act of touching physically; being in close association.
• contact Someone who can be contacted, or with whom one is in communication.
• touch The faculty or sense of perception by physical contact.
• touch (uncountable, in set phrases) A relationship of close communication or understanding.

contact — full definition

1. noun Physical touching, or close communication between people.
2. noun A person you know and can reach for help, information, or business.
3. verb To get in touch with someone.

touch — full definition

1. verb To make physical contact with something using the hand, finger, or another part of the body.
2. verb To affect someone emotionally, often causing tenderness or sympathy.
3. verb To mention or deal with a topic briefly, without going into full detail.
4. verb To concern or have relevance to someone or something.
5. noun The sense that allows you to feel things by physical contact.

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