Meaning & use
touch
To bring a hand or another part of the body into contact with something.
See it in a sentence
Please don't touch the paintings while walking through the gallery today.
She reached out and touched his shoulder to get his attention.
A note on using this word
As a noun, a touch often means a small added detail, as in a nice touch, rather than the physical sense of contact.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A small detail or amount that improves or characterizes something.
Adding fresh flowers was a lovely touch for the dinner table.
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