B1noun 1K

Contact

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkɒntækt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkɑːntækt/"]/

Meaning of Contact

the act of communicating with somebody, especially regularly

In simple words: To get in touch with someone.

Contact in a sentence

• Please provide your emergency contact information.
• The two teams finally made contact during the meeting.
• It's important to maintain contact with your friends and family.
• After a long time apart, they reestablished contact.

How to use Contact

Use 'contact' when referring to reaching someone either by phone, email, or in person. It is appropriate in both casual and professional contexts, but be careful not to use it too informally.

Grammar pattern

contact + object

Memory hint

Think of 'contact' as being in 'con-tact' with someone, like touching hands.

Related words

Collocations with Contact

• close
• constant
• daily
• be in
• have
• come into
• contact between
• contact with
• close
• constant
• daily
• be in
• have
• come into
• contact between
• contact with
• good
• useful
• valuable
• have
• build up
• develop
• physical
• sexual
• eye
• come into
• avoid
• prevent
• in contact
• on contact
• contact between

Synonyms for Contact

• reach out
• get in touch
• communicate
• connect
• approach

Opposites of Contact

• ignore
• shun
• avoid

Common mistakes with Contact

• Confusing 'contact' with 'contract'
• Using 'contact' as a noun when it should be a verb (e.g., 'I will contact' instead of 'I send a contact')
• Using 'contact' in situations that require a more specific verb like 'call' or 'email'

Frequently asked questions about Contact

What does Contact mean?

To get in touch with someone.

What is the definition of Contact?

the act of communicating with somebody, especially regularly

How do you use Contact in a sentence?

Please provide your emergency contact information.

Can you give another example of Contact?

The two teams finally made contact during the meeting.

What are synonyms for Contact?

Common alternatives include reach out, get in touch, communicate, connect, approach.

What is the opposite of Contact?

Opposite meanings include ignore, shun, avoid.

What words go with Contact?

It commonly pairs with close, constant, daily, be in, have, come into, contact between, contact with, close, constant, daily, be in, have, come into, contact between, contact with, good, useful, valuable, have, build up, develop, physical, sexual, eye, come into, avoid, prevent, in contact, on contact, contact between.

What are common mistakes when using Contact?

Confusing 'contact' with 'contract' Using 'contact' as a noun when it should be a verb (e.g., 'I will contact' instead of 'I send a contact') Using 'contact' in situations that require a more specific verb like 'call' or 'email'

How do you pronounce Contact?

US: /["/ˈkɑːntækt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɒntækt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Contact?

Use 'contact' when referring to reaching someone either by phone, email, or in person. It is appropriate in both casual and professional contexts, but be careful not to use it too informally.

What CEFR level is Contact?

"Contact" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.