touch

[US]/tʌtʃ/
[UK]/tʌtʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. come into contact with; arouse an emotional response; cause minor harm
vi. come into contact; be close to; involve; mention
n. contact; sense of touch; style; a small amount

Phrases & Collocations

soft touch

touch screen

human touch

gentle touch

in touch

in touch with

keep in touch

get in touch

a touch of

touch on

one touch

stay in touch

do not touch

touch panel

out of touch

touch upon

sense of touch

finishing touch

lose touch

light touch

Example Sentences

a touch of jealousy.

a touch of the flu.

a touch of paprika.

It was a touching sight.

a just touch of solemnity.

add a touch of vinegar.

touch a sympathetic chord

They that touch pitch will be defiled.

a touch in one's wits

Don't touch the exhibits.

the benignant touch of love and beauty.

the intoxicating touch of freedom.

the harmony had a touch of modality.

a touching reconciliation scene.

He would not touch the matter.

I don't touch garlic.

Such actions touch on betrayal.

He had a surprisingly delicate touch.

a touching domestic scene

we will be in touch with them when the time arrives.

Real-world Examples

She was weeping freely. I was extraordinarily touched.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

" No, " she said sharply. " Don't touch me" .

Source: Frozen (audiobook)

He was easier and he didn't recoil when I touched him.

Source: Our Day Season 2

Does it hurt when I touch it?

Source: Big Hero 6

Please do not touch the question sheet.

Source: IELTS Speaking High Score Model

Please do not touch the question paper.

Source: IELTS Speaking High Score Model

I think we need the feminine touch.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

Where can I see the Paperwhite touch here?

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2018 Collection

They have like a touch bar that's not a touch bar.

Source: Technology Trends

His other hand must not touch the horse.

Source: U.S. Route 66

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