Pronunciation: /tʌtʃ/
noun a physical contact or interaction between two things
A1 Please don't touch the hot stove.
A2 The baby's skin is soft to the touch.
B1 The artist's painting evokes a sense of touch with its textured surface.
B2 The fabric felt smooth to the touch.
C1 The sculpture was so realistic that it seemed like you could feel the touch of the figure's hand.
C2 Her touch was gentle yet powerful, leaving a lasting impression on those she encountered.
verb to come into or be in contact with something
A1 Please don't touch the artwork in the museum.
A2 She gently touched the flowers to feel their soft petals.
B1 I touched base with my colleague to discuss the project.
B2 The therapist encouraged the patient to touch upon their feelings during the session.
C1 The artist's work always touches the audience on a deep emotional level.
C2 Her speech on human rights touched the hearts of everyone in the audience.
formal Please do not touch the artwork in the museum.
informal Hey, don't touch that!
slang Hands off, dude! Don't touch it!
figurative Her words really touched my heart.
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