touch

//tʌtʃ//
A2Frequency Level 5Neutral
Visual representation of touch

Verb

touchInfinitive
touchPresent tense
touchedPast tense
touchedPast participle
touchingPresent participle
touchesThird-person singular
1

to put your hand, finger, or another part of your body on something or someone

Don't touch the hot stove.

2

to come into contact with something so that there is no space between

The branches touch the ground.

3

to affect someone's emotions, especially by making them feel sympathy or gratitude

Her story touched everyone in the room.

4

to use, handle, or interfere with something

Don't touch anything in my room.

5

to eat or drink something (usually used in negative constructions)

He didn't touch his dinner because he wasn't feeling well.

6

to reach or equal a particular level or standard

No one can touch her skill as a pianist.

Noun

touchSingular
touchesPlural
1

the act of putting your hand or finger on something or someone

She felt the touch of his hand on her shoulder.

2

the sense that allows you to feel physical things through contact with your skin

The sense of touch helps us feel hot and cold.

3

a small amount or detail of something

The room needs a touch of color to brighten it up.

4

a particular way or skill of doing something

She has a nice touch with plants and they always grow well.

5

communication or contact with someone

We've been in touch by email.