A2verb 1K

Touch

🇬🇧 UK /["/tʌtʃ/","/ˈtʌtʃɪz/","/tʌtʃt/","/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/tʌtʃ/","/ˈtʌtʃɪz/","/tʌtʃt/","/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Touch

to put your hand or another part of your body onto somebody/something

In simple words: To make physical contact with something.

Touch in a sentence

• Please do not touch the artwork in the gallery.
• I can feel your hand touch my arm.
• She wants to touch the clouds when she flies.
• The teacher will touch on several important topics today.
• He can touch his toes without bending his knees!

How to use Touch

Use 'touch' when referring to making contact with someone or something. Avoid in formal settings when discussing relationships; instead, consider 'influence' or 'affect'.

Grammar pattern

touch + object

Memory hint

Think of a gentle hand brushing against your skin – that's a 'touch'.

Related words

Collocations with Touch

• (not) actually
• not even
• not quite
• want to
• (not) dare (to)
• reach out, over, up, etc. to
• on
• with
• (be) careful not to touch something
• close enough to touch somebody/​something
• deeply

Synonyms for Touch

• contact
• tap
• stroke
• pat
• caress

Opposites of Touch

• ignore
• avoid
• detach

Common mistakes with Touch

• Confusing 'touch' with 'feel' in different contexts.
• Using 'touch' when describing emotional effects (e.g., 'That touched me') without context.
• Incorrectly conjugating 'touch' in past tense.

Frequently asked questions about Touch

What does Touch mean?

To make physical contact with something.

What is the definition of Touch?

to put your hand or another part of your body onto somebody/something

How do you use Touch in a sentence?

Please do not touch the artwork in the gallery.

Can you give another example of Touch?

I can feel your hand touch my arm.

What are synonyms for Touch?

Common alternatives include contact, tap, stroke, pat, caress.

What is the opposite of Touch?

Opposite meanings include ignore, avoid, detach.

What words go with Touch?

It commonly pairs with (not) actually, not even, not quite, want to, (not) dare (to), reach out, over, up, etc. to, on, with, (be) careful not to touch something, close enough to touch somebody/​something, deeply.

What are common mistakes when using Touch?

Confusing 'touch' with 'feel' in different contexts. Using 'touch' when describing emotional effects (e.g., 'That touched me') without context. Incorrectly conjugating 'touch' in past tense.

How do you pronounce Touch?

US: /["/tʌtʃ/","/ˈtʌtʃɪz/","/tʌtʃt/","/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/tʌtʃ/","/ˈtʌtʃɪz/","/tʌtʃt/","/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Touch?

Use 'touch' when referring to making contact with someone or something. Avoid in formal settings when discussing relationships; instead, consider 'influence' or 'affect'.

What CEFR level is Touch?

"Touch" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.