Basic Details
Word: Touch
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To make contact with something using a part of your body, usually your hand.
Synonyms: Contact, feel, tap
Antonyms: Avoid, detach, ignore
Idioms and Phrases
- Touch base: To contact someone briefly to discuss something. Example: "Let's touch base later to review our project results."
- Touch of class: Something that shows elegance or style. Example: "Her dress had a touch of class that made her stand out at the event."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She decided to touch the artwork gently to appreciate its smooth texture.
Example 2: He reached out to touch the soft fur of the puppy.
Example 3: It is important to touch the screen lightly when using a tablet.
Fun Fact
The word "touch" comes from the Latin word "tangere," which means "to handle" or "to grasp." It has been used in English since the 14th century and can describe both physical contact and emotional connections.
Famous Quote
"Touch is the first language that the child speaks, and the last language that the adult speaks." James L. Hymes Jr.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "touch" mean?
a) To ignore something
b) To taste something
c) To make contact with something
d) To see something
Answer: c) To make contact with something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "touch"?
a) Feel
b) Jump
c) Read
d) Run
Answer: a) Feel
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "touch"?
a) Contact
b) Feel
c) Ignore
d) Tap
Answer: c) Ignore
4. Which sentence uses "touch" correctly?
a) He decided to touch the stove to check if it was hot.
b) They touch the book to read it.
c) She touched the wall with her eyes closed.
d) The bird touched the ground happily.
Answer: a) He decided to touch the stove to check if it was hot.
5. What does the idiom "touch base" mean?
a) To make contact briefly
b) To play a sport
c) To complete a task
d) To run away
Answer: a) To make contact briefly
