Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense touches, present participle touching, past tense, past participle touched
1. verb
If you touch something, you put your hand onto it in order to feel it or to make contact withit.
Her tiny hands gently touched my face. [VERB noun]
Don't touch that dial. [VERB noun]
She reached down, touching her toes with opposite hands. [VERB noun]
The virus is not passed on through touching or shaking hands. [VERB-ing]
Synonyms: feel, handle, finger, stroke More Synonyms of touch
Touch is also a noun.
Sometimes even a light touch on the face is enough to trigger off this pain.
2. verb
If two things are touching, or if one thing touches another, or if you touch two things, their surfaces come into contact with each other.
Their knees were touching. [VERB]
A cyclist crashed when he touched wheels with another rider. [VERB noun + with]
If my arm touches the wall, it has to be washed again. [VERB noun]
In some countries people stand close enough to touch elbows. [VERB noun]
He touched the cow's side with his stick. [VERB noun + with]
Synonyms: come into contact, meet, contact, border More Synonyms of touch
3. uncountable noun
Your sense of touch is your ability to tell what something is like when you feel it with your hands.
The evidence suggests that our sense of touch is programmed to diminish with age.
...boys and girls who are blind and who want to be able to read and write by touch.
Synonyms: feeling, feel, handling, physical contact More Synonyms of touch
4. verb
To touch something means to strike it, usually quite gently.
He scored the first time he touched the ball. [VERB noun]
As the aeroplane went down the runway, the wing touched a pile of rubble. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: tap, hit, strike, push More Synonyms of touch
5. verb [usually passive]
If something has not been touched, nobody has dealt with it or taken care of it.
When John began to restore the house, nothing had been touched for 40 years. [beVERB-ed]
Synonyms: deal with, do, handle, take care of More Synonyms of touch
6. verb
If you say that you did not touch someone or something, you are emphasizing that you did not attack, harm, or destroy them, especially when you have been accused of doing so.
[emphasis]
Pearce remained adamant, saying 'I didn't touch him'. [VERB noun]
I was in the garden. I never touched the sandwiches. [VERB noun]
7. verb [no passive]
You say that you never touch something or that you have not touched something for a long time to emphasize that you never use it, or you have not usedit for a long time.
[emphasis]
I never touch chocolate, it gives me spots. [VERB noun]
His diet is vegetarian, and he hasn't touched meat for six years. [VERB noun]
Jones hasn't touched a trumpet in 10 years. [VERB noun]
8. verb
If you touch on a particular subject or problem, you mention it or write briefly about it.
The film touches on these issues, but only superficially. [VERB + on/upon]
We will touch briefly on this aspect at the end of the chapter. [VERB + on/upon]
9. verb
If something touches you, it affects you in some way for a short time.
...a guilt that in some sense touches everyone. [VERB noun]
Nor had the benefits of the war years touched all sectors of the population. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: affect, mark, involve, strike More Synonyms of touch
10. verb
If something that someone says or does touches you, it affects you emotionally, often because you see that they are suffering a lot or that they are being very kind.
It has touched me deeply to see how these people live. [VERB noun to-infinitive]
Her enthusiasm touched me. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: move, upset, stir, disturb More Synonyms of touch
touchedadjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
I was touched to find that he regards me as engaging.
He was touched that we came.
Synonyms: mad, crazy, nuts [slang], daft [informal] More Synonyms of touch
Synonyms: moved, affected, upset, impressed More Synonyms of touch
11. verb [usually passive]
If something is touched with a particular quality, it has a certain amount of that quality.
[written]
His crinkly hair was touched with grey. [beVERB-ed + with]
The boy was touched with genius. [beVERB-ed + with]
12. verb [no cont, no passive]
If you say about someone that nobody can touch him or her for a particular thing, you mean that he or she is much better at it than anyone else.
No one can touch these girls for professionalism. [VERB noun + for]
[Also VERB noun]
Synonyms: match, rival, equal, compare with More Synonyms of touch
13. verb [no passive]
To touch a particular level, amount, or score, especially a high one, means to reach it.
[mainly British]
By the third lap he had touched 289 m.p.h. [VERB noun]
The winds had touched storm-force the day before. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: reach, hit [informal], come to, rise to More Synonyms of touch
14. verb
If you touch someone for money, you ask them to give it to you.
[informal]
Now is the time to touch him for a loan. [VERB noun for noun]
Synonyms: ask, approach, beg, borrow from More Synonyms of touch
15. countable noun
A touch is a detail which is added to something to improve it.
They called the event 'a tribute to heroes', which was a nice touch.
Small touches to a room such as flowers can be what gives a house its vitality.
Synonyms: detail, feature, addition, accessory More Synonyms of touch
16. singular noun
If someone has a particular kind of touch, they have a particular way of doing something.
The dishes he produces all have a personal touch.
The striker was unable to find his scoring touch.
Synonyms: style, approach, method, technique More Synonyms of touch
17. quantifier
A touch of something is a very small amount of it.
She thought she just had a touch of flu. [+ of]
At university he wrote a bit, did a touch of acting, and indulged in internal collegepolitics.
18.
See a touch
19. See also touching
20.
See at the touch of
21.
See the common touch
22.
See in touch
23.
See in touch/out of touch
24.
See to lose touch
25.
See to lose touch
26.
See touch and go
27.
See a soft touch
28. would not touch someone or something with a barge pole
29. the finishing touch
30. touch wood
Phrasal verbs:
See touch down
See touch off
More Synonyms of touch
touch in British English
(tʌtʃ)
noun
1.
the sense by which the texture and other qualities of objects can be experienced when they come in contact witha part of the body surface, esp the tips of the fingers
▶ Related adjectives: haptic, tactile, tactual
2.
the quality of an object as perceived by this sense; feel; feeling
3.
the act or an instance of something coming into contact with the body
4.
a gentle push, tap, or caress
5.
a small amount; hint
a touch of sarcasm
6.
a noticeable effect; influence
the house needed a designer's touch
7.
any slight stroke or mark
with a touch of his brush he captured the scene
8.
characteristic manner or style
the artist had a distinctive touch
9.
a detail of some work, esp a literary or artistic work
she added a few finishing touches to the book
10.
a slight attack, as of a disease
a touch of bronchitis
11.
a specific ability or facility
the champion appeared to have lost his touch
12.
the state of being aware of a situation or in contact with someone
to get in touch with someone
13.
the state of being in physical contact
14.
a trial or test (esp in the phrase put to the touch)
15. rugby, soccer
the area outside the touchlines, beyond which the ball is out of play (esp in the phrase in touch)
16. archaic
a.
an official stamp on metal indicating standard purity
b.
the die stamp used to apply this mark
Now usually called: hallmark
17.
a scoring hit in competitive fencing
18.
an estimate of the amount of gold in an alloy as obtained by use of a touchstone
19.
the technique of fingering a keyboard instrument
20.
the quality of the action of a keyboard instrument with regard to the relative ease with which the keys may be depressed
this piano has a nice touch
21. bell-ringing
any series of changes where the permutations are fewer in number than for a peal
22. slang
a.
the act of asking for money as a loan or gift, often by devious means
b.
the money received in this way
c.
a person asked for money in this way
he was an easy touch
verb
23. (transitive)
to cause or permit a part of the body to come into contact with
24. (transitive)
to tap, feel, or strike, esp with the hand
don't touch the cake!
25.
to come or cause (something) to come into contact with (something else)
their hands touched briefly
I touched the match to the fuse
26. (intransitive)
to be in contact
27. (tr; usually used with a negative)
to take hold of (a person or thing), esp in violence
don't touch the baby!
28.
to be adjacent to (each other)
the two properties touch
29. (transitive)
to move or disturb by handling
someone's touched my desk
30. (transitive)
to have an effect on
the war scarcely touched our town
31. (transitive)
to produce an emotional response in
his sad story touched her
32. (transitive)
to affect; concern
33. (tr; usually used with a negative)
to partake of, eat, or drink
34. (tr; usually used with a negative)
to handle or deal with
I wouldn't touch that business
35. (whenintr, often foll by on)
to allude (to) briefly or in passing
the speech touched on several subjects
36. (transitive)
to tinge or tint slightly
brown hair touched with gold
37. (transitive)
to spoil or injure slightly
blackfly touched the flowers
38. (transitive)
to mark, as with a brush or pen
39. (transitive)
to compare to in quality or attainment; equal or match
there's no-one to touch him
40. (transitive)
to reach or attain
she touched the high point in his career
41. (intransitive)
to dock or stop briefly
the ship touches at Tenerife
42. (transitive) slang
to ask for a loan or gift of money from
43. rare
a.
to finger (the keys or strings of an instrument)
b.
to play (a tune, piece of music, etc) in this way
44. touch base
Derived forms
touchable (ˈtouchable)
adjective
touchableness (ˈtouchableness)
noun
toucher (ˈtoucher)
noun
touchless (ˈtouchless)
adjective
Word origin
C13: from Old French tochier, from Vulgar Latin toccāre (unattested) to strike, ring (a bell), probably imitative of a tapping sound
touch in American English
(tʌtʃ)
verb transitive
1.
to put the hand, the finger, or some other part of the body on, so as to feel; perceiveby the sense of feeling
2.
to bring into contact with something else
to touch a match to kindling, to touch the ceiling with a stick
3. Obsolete
to lay the hand on (a person with scrofula), as some kings once did, supposedly to effect a cure
4.
to be or come into contact with
5.
to border on; adjoin
6.
to strike lightly
7.
to be effective on contact; have a physical effect on
usually used in the negative
water won't touch these grease spots
8.
to injure slightly
frost touched the plants
9.
to give a light tint, aspect, etc. to
used chiefly in the past participle
clouds touched with pink
10.
to lay hands on; handle; use
11.
to handle roughly or molest
12.
to taste or partake of
usually used in the negative
didn't touch his supper
13.
to come up to; reach; attain
14.
to compare with; equal; rival
usually used in the negative
cooking that can't touch hers
15.
to take or make use of without permission or wrongly; misappropriate
16.
to deal with or refer to, esp. in a light or passing way; mention
17.
to have to do with; affect; concern
a subject that touches our welfare
18.
to arouse an emotion in, esp. one of sympathy, gratitude, etc.
19.
to hurt the feelings of; pain
touched him to the quick
20. Slang
to ask for, or get by asking, a loan or gift of money from
21. Archaic
a.
to strike the keys of, pluck the strings of, etc. (a musical instrument)
b.
to play (a few notes, an air, etc.)
22. Geometry
to be tangent to
verb intransitive
23.
to touch a person or thing
24.
to be or come in contact
25.
to come near to something; verge (on or upon)
26.
to pertain; bear (on or upon)
27.
to treat a topic slightly or in passing
with on or upon
28.
to stop briefly or land (at a port, etc.) during a voyage
29. Geometry
to be tangent
noun
30.
a touching or being touched
; specif.,
a.
a light tap, stroke, etc.
b.
a delicate stroke made with a brush in painting, etc.
31.
the sense by which physical objects are felt; tactile sense
32.
a sensation caused by touching, esp. one that is characteristic of a particular substance ortexture; tactile quality; feel
33.
a mental capacity analogous to the sense of touch; mental or moral sensitivity
she has a nice touch with difficult people
34.
a special or characteristic quality, skill, or manner
he lost his touch
35.
an effect of being touched
; specif.,
a.
a mark, impression, etc. left by touching
b.
a subtle change or addition in a painting, story, or other work
36.
a very small amount, degree, etc.
; specif.,
a.
a trace, tinge, etc.
a touch of humor
b.
a slight attack
a touch of the flu
37.
contact or communication
to lose touch with reality, to keep in touch with friends
38. Slang
a.
the act of asking for, or getting in this way, a loan or gift of money
to make a touch
b.
money so gotten
c.
a person with reference to the ease with which money can be so gotten from him
39. Music
a.
the manner in which a performer strikes the keys of a keyboard instrument
a delicate touch
b.
the manner in which the action of a piano, etc. responds to the fingers
a piano with a heavy touch
c.
in bell ringing, a set of changes less than a peal
40. Rugby and Soccer
the part of the field outside the sidelines
SIMILAR WORDS: afˈfect
Idioms:
touch down
touch off
touch up
Derived forms
touchability (ˌtouchaˈbility)
noun
touchable (ˈtouchable)
adjective
toucher (ˈtoucher)
noun
Word origin
ME touchen < OFr tochier (Fr toucher) < VL *toccare < *tok, light blow, of echoic orig.
More idioms containing
touch
do something at the touch of a button
touch all the bases
touch base
touch a nerve
someone wouldn't touch something or someone with a barge pole
be kicked into touch
the common touch
it's touch and go
someone is a soft touch
light the blue touch paper
touch wood
Examples of 'touch' in a sentence
touch
We just need that touch of luck to tip the balance.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The lightness of touch and sense of patriotism are also reflected in the drinks menu.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Not finding touch with a penalty is bad enough.
The Sun (2016)
Making items such as favours and flowers will help to ensure your wedding has the personal touch.
The Sun (2016)
He wanted to make a comeback last year and rang round a few people but nobody wanted to touchhim.
The Sun (2016)
Do not touch another man's wife.
The Sun (2016)
Don't try to stay in close touch with her ex.
The Sun (2017)
So the first thing I did was feel and touch to see if they were still there.
The Sun (2016)
The easier finishes are one touch, two touch, bang!
The Sun (2016)
I swear I feel a light touch on my arm.
The Sun (2016)
Her account of their love for one another is deeply touching.
The Times Literary Supplement (2013)
Everything you touch and feel is a step up in quality.
The Sun (2014)
An added touch was the visibility of the ground afforded to many residents in surrounding houses.
John Foot Calcio: A History of Italian Football (2006)
You see a spider lowering itself down on a string and then feel something touch your neck.
Claudia Hammond EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER: A Journey Through the Science of Feelings (2005)
You know you want to touch it.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
That is the only contact his sense of touch has with the rest of humanity.
Christianity Today (2000)
We agree to stay in close touch.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
There are few touches of such quality in this volume.
The Times Literary Supplement (2010)
The very top part of the left arm should be touching the chest.
Lewis, Beverly Winning Golf for Women (1993)
One of the things that money buys is the personal touch.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The two fillies just touched as we pulled out.
Frankie Dettori with Jonathan Powell FRANKIE: The Autobiography of Frankie Dettori (2004)
They had the better of the first half yesterday but could not find a finishing touch.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
And it was a nice touch when she had to be comforted by the conductor.
The Sun (2012)
Was this a rewarding read or a touch too complex?
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Showed some sublime touches in striker role.
The Sun (2013)
Some smart touches include the ability to call an establishment directly from the app and view its location on a map.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The final touches are being put to the nightspot and it will hopefully be up and running in time for summer.
The Sun (2009)
You just play one touch and pass it around and that's not my game.
The Sun (2007)
You lose touch with your old friends, your real friends.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The finishing touch is 'a spa snow park.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Yet paradoxically he wielded huge power: the power that comes from touching the souls of millions.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
They had been touched by tributes paid by their daughter's friends and colleagues, they added.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Word lists with
touch
fencing
In other languages
touch
British English: touch /tʌtʃ/ VERB
with your fingers If you touch something, you put your fingers or your hand on it.
The baby touched my face.
American English: touch
Arabic: يَلْمِسُ
Brazilian Portuguese: tocar
Chinese: 触摸
Croatian: dodirnuti
Czech: dotknout se
Danish: røre
Dutch: aanraken
European Spanish: tocar tacto
Finnish: koskea
French: toucher
German: berühren
Greek: αγγίζω
Italian: toccare
Japanese: 触れる
Korean: 만지다
Norwegian: berøre
Polish: dotknąć
European Portuguese: tocar
Romanian: a atinge
Russian: трогать
Latin American Spanish: tocar llegar a algo con la mano, sin asirlo
Swedish: vidröra
Thai: สัมผัส
Turkish: dokunmak
Ukrainian: торкатися
Vietnamese: chạm vào
British English: touch /tʌtʃ/ VERB
come into contact with If one thing touches another, or two things touch, they are so close that there is no space between them.
Her feet touched the floor.
American English: touch
Arabic: يَلْمُسُ
Brazilian Portuguese: tocar
Chinese: 接触
Croatian: dodirivati
Czech: dotýkat se
Danish: røre
Dutch: aanraken
European Spanish: tocar
Finnish: koskettaa
French: se toucherêtre en contact
German: berühren
Greek: αγγίζω
Italian: toccare
Japanese: 接触する
Korean: 닿다
Norwegian: berøre
Polish: dotknąć
European Portuguese: tocar
Romanian: a se atinge
Russian: касаться
Latin American Spanish: tocar
Swedish: vidröra
Thai: แตะ สัมผัส
Turkish: temas etmek
Ukrainian: торкатися
Vietnamese: chạm phải
All related terms of 'touch'
a touch
You can use a touch to mean slightly or to a small extent , especially in order to make something you say seem less extreme. For example, if you say that something is a touch expensive , you might really think that it is very expensive.
in touch
If you get in touch with someone, you contact them by writing to them or phoning them. If you are, keep , or stay in touch with them, you write , phone, or visit each other regularly.
touch off
If something touches off a situation or series of events, it causes it to start happening .
touch up
to put extra or finishing touches to
easy touch
a person who is easily deceived or taken advantage of
lose touch
If you lose touch with something, you no longer have the latest news or information about it.
Midas touch
the seeming ability of certain persons to succeed in every financial undertaking
soft touch
a person easily persuaded or imposed on, esp to lend money
touch base
If you communicate with someone, especially someone you have not communicated with recently, you can say that you touch base with them.
touch down
When an aircraft touches down , it lands.
touch judge
one of the two linesmen in rugby
touch paper
paper soaked in saltpetre and used for firing gunpowder
touch-ready
(of software ) ready to work on touch-screen computers and devices
touch rugby
a limited-contact version of rugby in which players seek to evade being touched ( rather than tackled ) while in possession of the ball
touch-tone
A touch-tone phone has numbered buttons that make different sounds when you press them. Some automatic phone services can only be used with this kind of telephone.
touch-type
to type without having to look at the keys of the typewriter or computer keyboard
touch wood
You can say ' touch wood ' in British English , or ' knock on wood ' in American English, to indicate that you hope to have good luck in something you are doing, usually after saying that you have been lucky with it so far .
common touch
the ability to communicate with, appeal to, or inspire ordinary people
safety touch
a two-point play
touch bottom
to run aground
touch ground
(of a ship) to strike the sea bed
touch screen
A touch-screen is a computer screen that allows the user to give commands to the computer by touching parts of the screen rather than by using the keyboard or mouse .
touch system
a typing system in which the fingers are trained to find the correct keys , permitting the typist to read and type copy without looking at the keyboard
touch-typing
the act of typing without having to look at the keys of the typewriter or computer keyboard
finishing touch
a final additional or detail that completes and perfects something
out of touch
Someone who is out of touch with a situation is not aware of recent changes in it.
touch and go
If you say that something is touch and go , you mean that you are uncertain whether it will happen or succeed .
touch football
an informal version of American football chiefly characterized by players being touched rather than tackled
touch-me-not
any of several balsaminaceous plants of the genus Impatiens , esp I. noli-me-tangere , having yellow spurred flowers and seed pods that burst open at a touch when ripe
touch-sensitive
Touch-sensitive equipment is operated by the user touching it.
therapeutic touch
the laying on of hands by a healer
to lose touch
If you lose touch with someone, you gradually stop writing , phoning , or visiting them.
touch a nerve
to upset someone, by mentioning a subject that they feel strongly about or are very sensitive about
touch-in-goal
the area at each end of a pitch between the goal line and the dead-ball line
at the touch of
You use at the touch of in expressions such as at the touch of a button and at the touch of a key to indicate that something is possible by simply touching a switch or one of the keys of a keyboard .
kick into touch
to kick the ball out of the playing area and into touch
soft touch sealing
Soft touch sealing is a copolymer seal for a tank , with characteristics designed for softness , used instead of a metal seal to help avoid fire when sparks are generated .
the common touch
If you say that someone has the common touch , you mean that they have the natural ability to have a good relationship with ordinary people and be popular with them.
the Midas touch
ability to make money
touch of the sun
slight sunstroke
in touch/out of touch
If you are in touch with a subject or situation , or if someone keeps you in touch with it, you know the latest news or information about it. If you are out of touch with it, you do not know the latest news or information about it.
it's touch and go
said to mean that you cannot be certain whether something will happen or not
the finishing touch
If you add the finishing touches to something, you add or do the last things that are necessary to complete it.
touch a raw nerve
If you say that you have touched a nerve or touched a raw nerve , you mean that you have accidentally upset someone by talking about something that they feel strongly about or are very sensitive about.
touch the heart of
You can refer to someone's heart when you are talking about their deep feelings and beliefs.
be kicked into touch
to be rejected or postponed
touch all the bases
to deal with or take care of all the different things that you should
touchscreen
a touch-sensitive display screen: touching different portions of the screen with a finger will cause the computer to take actions determined by a program
a soft touch an easy touch
If you say that someone is a soft touch or an easy touch , you mean that they can easily be persuaded to lend you money or to do things for you.
someone is a soft touch
said to mean that it is easy to make someone do what you want , or to make them agree with you
Chinese translation of 'touch'
touch
(tʌtʃ)
n
(u) (= sense of touch) 触(觸)觉(覺) (chùjué)
(c) (= contact) 触(觸)摸 (chùmō) (次, cì)
(c) (= detail) 修饰(飾) (xiūshì)
vt
(with hand, foot) 触(觸)摸 (chùmō)
(= tamper with) 瞎搞 (xiā gǎo)
(= make contact with) 碰到 (pèngdào)
(= move) (emotionally) 感动(動) (gǎndòng)
(= use, consume) 碰过(過) (pèngguò)
vi
(= be in contact) 接触(觸) (jiēchù)
a personal touch独(獨)特的方法 (dútè de fāngfǎ)
to put the finishing touches to sth对(對)某物做最后(後)的润(潤)色 (duì mǒuwù zuò zuìhòu de rùnsè)
a touch of frost/flu etc些微的霜/有点(點)儿(兒)感冒等 (xiēwēi de shuāng/yǒudiǎnr gǎnmào děng)
to be out of touch落伍的 (luòwǔ de)
to be/keep in touch with sth与(與)某事物保持联(聯)系(繫) (yǔ mǒu shìwù bǎochí liánxì)
to be/keep in touch (with sb)(与(與)某人)保持联(聯)系(繫) ((yǔ mǒurén) bǎochí liánxì)
to get in touch with sb与(與)某人联(聯)系(繫) (yǔ mǒurén liánxì)
to lose touch (with sb)(与(與)某人)失去联(聯)系(繫) ((yǔ mǒurén) shīqù liánxì)
All related terms of 'touch'
touch on
( mention ) 提及 tíjí
touch up
( paint ) 修饰(飾) xiūshì
touch down
( aircraft ) 着(著)陆(陸) zhuólù
touch-sensitive
( screen ) 触(觸)摸感应(應)的 chùmō gǎnyìng de
a personal touch
独(獨)特的方法 dútè de fāngfǎ
to be out of touch
落伍的 luòwǔ de
a touch of frost/flu etc
些微的霜/有点(點)儿(兒)感冒 等 xiēwēi de shuāng/yǒudiǎnr gǎnmào děng
to get in touch with sb
与(與)某人联(聯)系(繫) yǔ mǒurén liánxì
to be/keep in touch with sth
与(與)某事物保持联(聯)系(繫) yǔ mǒu shìwù bǎochí liánxì
to reach or touch or hit rock-bottom
( person ) 处(處)于(於)最糟的境地 chǔyú zuì zāo de jìngdì
to lose touch (with sb)
(与(與)某人)失去联(聯)系(繫) (yǔ mǒurén) shīqù liánxì
to be/keep in touch (with sb)
(与(與)某人)保持联(聯)系(繫) (yǔ mǒurén) bǎochí liánxì
1 (verb)
Definition
to tap, feel, or strike (someone or something)
Her hand gently touched my face.
Synonyms
feel
The doctor felt his head.
handle
Be careful when handling young animals.
finger
He fingered the few coins in his pocket.
stroke
She was absentmindedly stroking her cat.
brush
I felt her hair brushing the back of my shoulder.
make contact with
graze
A bullet had grazed his arm.
caress
They kissed and caressed one another.
fondle
He took the child from her mother and fondled her.
lay a finger on
palpate
2 (verb)
Definition
to cause or permit a part of the body to come into contact with (someone or something)
Their knees were touching.
Synonyms
come into contact
meet
a crossing where four paths meet
contact
border
the countries bordering the Mediterranean
brush
come together
graze
adjoin
converge
As they flow south, the five rivers converge.
be in contact
abut
He lived in a house abutting our hotel.
impinge upon
3 (verb)
Definition
to move or disturb by handling
Don't touch any of my things!
Synonyms
handle
use
move
hold
pick up
disturb
interfere with
tamper with
toy with
fiddle with
meddle with
lay a hand on
lay a finger on
play about or around with
4 (verb)
Definition
to come or bring (something) into contact with (something else)
As the aeroplane came down, the wing touched a pile of rubble.
Synonyms
tap
Tap the egg lightly with a teaspoon.
hit
The big cities have been hit by a wave of panic-buying.
the earthquake which hit northern Peru
strike
She was struck by his simple, spellbinding eloquence.
push
pat
She patted me on the knee.
5 (verb)
When he began restoring the house, nothing had been touched for 40 years.
Synonyms
deal with
do
I'll do the dinner, you can help.
handle
She handled travel arrangements for the press corps.
take care of
see to
attend to
6 (verb)
Definition
to have an effect on
a guilt that in some way touches everyone
Synonyms
affect
Millions of people have been affected by the drought.
mark
involve
strike
This issue strikes at the very foundation of our community.
get to (informal)
influence
What you eat may influence your risk of getting cancer.
inspire
impress
What impressed him most was their speed.
get through to
have an effect on
make an impression on
7 (verb)
Definition
to eat or drink
He rarely drinks tea, and he never touches coffee.
Synonyms
consume
Andrew would consume nearly two pounds of cheese per day.
take
She took tea with Nanny every day.
drink
He drank his cup of tea.
eat
She was eating a sandwich.
partake of
8 (verb)
Definition
to produce an emotional response in
It has touched me deeply to see how these people live.
Synonyms
move
These stories surprised and moved me.
upset
She warned me not to say anything to upset him.
stir
I was intrigued by him, stirred by his intellect.
disturb
He had been disturbed by the news of the attack.
melt
Her smile is enough to melt anyone's heart.
soften
Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan.
tug at someone's heartstrings often facetious)
leave an impression on
9 (verb)
Definition
to compare to in quality or attainment
No one can touch them for professionalism.
Synonyms
match
We matched them in every department of the game.
rival
London cannot rival the glamour of Barcelona or Madrid.
equal
The victory equalled Scotland's best in history.
compare with
parallel
His achievements have never been paralleled.
come up to
come near
be on a par with
be a match for
hold a candle to (informal)
be in the same league as
10 (verb)
Definition
to ask (someone) for a loan or gift of money
(informal)
Now is the time to touch him for a loan.
Synonyms
ask
We had to ask him to leave.
approach
They race at speeds approaching 200mph.
beg
borrow from
11 (verb)
These days no sports will touch tobacco advertising.
Synonyms
get involved in
use
Officials used loud-hailers to call for calm.
deal with
handle
One report said the aircraft would become difficult to handle.
have to do with
utilize
Sound engineers utilize a range of techniques.
be a party to
concern yourself with
12 (verb)
The winds had touched storm-force the day before.
Synonyms
reach
He did not stop until he reached the door.
hit (informal)
Oil prices hit record levels yesterday.
come to
rise to
arrive at
attain
attaining a state of calmness and confidence
get up to
1 (noun)
Definition
a gentle push, tap, or caress
Even a light touch on the face can trigger this pain.
Synonyms
contact
push
He gave me a sharp push.
stroke
brush
press
tap
A tap on the door interrupted him.
poke
John smiled and gave Rashid a playful poke.
nudge
She slipped her arm under his and gave him a nudge.
prod
He gave the donkey a prod in the backside.
caress
Margaret held my arm in a gentle caress.
fondling
2 (noun)
Definition
the sense by which the texture and other qualities of objects can be experienced when they come in contact with a part of the body surface, esp. the tips of the fingers
Our sense of touch is programmed to diminish with age.
Synonyms
feeling
After the accident he had no feeling in his legs.
feel
a crisp papery feel
handling
physical contact
palpation
tactility
3 (noun)
Definition
a detail of some work
Small touches to a room like flowers can give it vitality.
Synonyms
detail
Only minor details now remain to be settled.
feature
addition
This book is a worthy addition to the series.
accessory
an exclusive range of bathroom accessories
nicety
4 (noun)
Definition
a small amount
She thought she might have a touch of flu.
Synonyms
bit
spot (British)
We've given all the club members tea, coffee and a spot of lunch.
trace
Wash them in cold water to remove all traces of sand.
drop
I'll have a drop of that milk.
taste
He took another small taste.
suggestion
that fashionably faint suggestion of a tan
hint
I glanced at her and saw no hint of irony on her face.
dash
Add a dash of balsamic vinegar.
suspicion
large blooms of white with a suspicion of pale pink
pinch
a pinch of salt
smack
small amount
tinge
Could there have been a slight tinge of envy in her voice?
whiff
Not a whiff of scandal has ever tainted his private life.
jot
It doesn't affect my judgement one jot.
speck
He leaned forward and brushed a speck of dust off his shoes.
smattering
a smattering of Greek grammar
intimation
I did not have any intimation that he was going to resign.
tincture
Her courtesy carried a tincture of disdain.
5 (noun)
Definition
a particular manner or style of doing something
The striker was unable to find his scoring touch.
Synonyms
style
Our children's different learning styles created many problems.
approach
We will be exploring different approaches to information-gathering.
method
new teaching methods
technique
tests performed using a new technique
way
You'll have to get used to my mother's odd little ways.
manner
The manner in which young children are spoken to depends on who is present.
characteristic
trademark
the spiky punk hairdo that became her trademark
handiwork
6 (noun)
They've lost touch with what is happening in the country.
Synonyms
awareness
understanding
They have to have a basic understanding of computers.
acquaintance
He becomes involved in a real murder mystery through his acquaintance with a police officer.
familiarity
The enemy would always have the advantage of familiarity with the rugged terrain.
7 (noun)
In my job one tends to lose touch with friends.
Synonyms
communication
The problem is a lack of real communication between you.
contact
Opposition leaders are denying any contact with the government.
association
The association between the two companies stretches back 30 years.
connection
I no longer have any connection with my ex-husband's family.
correspondence
The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
8 (noun)
You don't want to lose your touch. You should get some practice.
Synonyms
skill
The cut of a diamond depends on the skill of its craftsman.
ability
Her drama teacher spotted her ability.
flair
She has a flair for languages.
art
the art of romance
facility
They shared a facility for languages.
command
His command of English was excellent.
craft
Lilyanne learned her craft of cooking from her grandmother.
mastery
He demonstrated his mastery of political manoeuvring.
knack
He's got the knack of getting people to listen.
artistry
his artistry as a cellist
virtuosity
At that time, his virtuosity on the trumpet had no parallel in jazz.
deftness
a player who combines deftness of touch with superb technique
adroitness
He governed with an adroitness that earned him the nickname `old fox'.
9 (noun)
Definition
a particular manner or style of doing something
This place is crying out for an artistic touch.
Synonyms
influence
As we grew older, I had less influence and couldn't control him.
hand
Did you have a hand in his downfall?
effect
The whole effect is cool, light and airy
management
the responsibility for its day-to-day management
direction
The house was built under the direction of his partner.
phrase
See touch and go
Phrasal verbs
See touch down
See touch on or upon something
See touch someone up
See touch something off
See touch something up
related words
related adjectiveshaptictactiletactual
related phobiahaptophobia
Additional synonyms
in the sense of ability
Definition
great skill or competence
Her drama teacher spotted her ability.
Synonyms
skill,
talent,
know-how (informal),
gift,
expertise,
faculty,
flair,
competence,
energy,
accomplishment,
knack,
aptitude,
proficiency,
dexterity,
cleverness,
potentiality,
adroitness,
adeptness,
expertness,
force,
craft,
endowment
in the sense of abut
Definition
to be next to or touching
He lived in a house abutting our hotel.
Synonyms
adjoin,
join,
touch,
border,
neighbour,
link to,
attach to,
combine with,
connect with,
couple with,
communicate with,
annex,
meet,
unite with,
verge on,
impinge,
append (formal),
affix to
in the sense of accessory
Definition
a supplementary part or object
an exclusive range of bathroom accessories
Synonyms
extra,
addition,
supplement,
convenience,
attachment,
add-on,
component,
extension,
adjunct,
appendage,
appurtenance
Synonyms of 'touch'
touch
Explore 'touch' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of acquaintance
Definition
slight knowledge of a person or subject
He becomes involved in a real murder mystery through his acquaintance with a police officer.
Synonyms
relationship,
association,
exchange,
knowledge,
connection,
awareness,
intimacy,
fellowship,
familiarity,
companionship,
social contact,
cognizance,
conversance,
conversancy
in the sense of addition
Definition
a person or thing that is added
This book is a worthy addition to the series.
Synonyms
extra,
supplement,
complement,
adjunct,
increase,
gain,
bonus,
extension,
accessory,
additive,
appendix,
increment,
appendage,
addendum,
affix
in the sense of adroitness
He governed with an adroitness that earned him the nickname `old fox'.
Synonyms
skill,
ability,
craft,
expertise,
cunning,
mastery,
knack,
ingenuity,
proficiency,
dexterity,
cleverness,
deftness,
nimbleness,
aptness,
artfulness,
adeptness,
quick-wittedness,
ingeniousness,
masterfulness,
ableness,
skilfulness,
address
in the sense of approach
They race at speeds approaching 200mph.
Synonyms
approximate,
touch (informal),
be like,
compare with,
resemble,
come close to,
border on,
verge on,
be comparable to,
come near to
in the sense of approach
Definition
a way of dealing with a matter
We will be exploring different approaches to information-gathering.
Synonyms
way,
means,
course,
style,
attitude,
method,
technique,
manner,
procedure,
mode,
modus operandi
in the sense of art
Definition
skill
the art of romance
Synonyms
skill,
knowledge,
method,
facility,
craft,
profession,
expertise,
competence,
accomplishment,
mastery,
knack,
ingenuity,
finesse,
aptitude,
artistry,
artifice (archaic),
virtuosity,
dexterity,
cleverness,
adroitness
in the sense of artistry
Definition
great skill
his artistry as a cellist
Synonyms
skill,
art,
style,
taste,
talent,
craft,
genius,
creativity,
touch,
flair,
brilliance,
sensibility,
accomplishment,
mastery,
finesse,
craftsmanship,
proficiency,
virtuosity,
workmanship,
artistic ability
in the sense of association
Definition
friendship
The association between the two companies stretches back 30 years.
Synonyms
friendship,
relationship,
link,
tie,
relations,
bond,
connection,
partnership,
attachment,
intimacy,
liaison,
fellowship,
affinity,
familiarity,
affiliation,
companionship,
comradeship,
fraternization
in the sense of attain
Definition
to reach
attaining a state of calmness and confidence
Synonyms
reach,
achieve,
realize,
acquire,
arrive at,
accomplish
in the sense of border
the countries bordering the Mediterranean
Synonyms
adjoin,
be situated alongside,
join,
touch,
be attached to,
be connected to,
abut
Additional synonyms
in the sense of brush
Definition
to touch lightly and briefly
I felt her hair brushing the back of my shoulder.
Synonyms
touch,
come into contact with,
sweep,
kiss,
stroke,
glance,
flick,
scrape,
graze,
caress
in the sense of caress
Definition
to touch gently and affectionately
They kissed and caressed one another.
Synonyms
stroke,
cuddle,
fondle,
pet,
embrace,
hug,
nuzzle,
neck (informal),
kiss
in the sense of caress
Definition
a gentle affectionate touch or embrace
Margaret held my arm in a gentle caress.
Synonyms
stroke,
pat,
kiss,
embrace,
hug,
cuddle,
fondling
in the sense of command
Definition
knowledge
His command of English was excellent.
Synonyms
knowledge,
ability,
grasp,
mastery,
comprehension,
fluency
in the sense of connection
I no longer have any connection with my ex-husband's family.
Synonyms
communication,
alliance,
commerce (literary),
attachment,
intercourse (formal),
liaison,
affinity,
affiliation,
union
in the sense of converge
Definition
(of opinions or effects) to move towards a shared conclusion or result
As they flow south, the five rivers converge.
Synonyms
come together,
meet,
join,
combine,
gather,
merge,
coincide,
mingle,
intersect
in the sense of correspondence
Definition
communication by letters
The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Synonyms
communication,
writing,
contact
in the sense of craft
Definition
skill or ability
Lilyanne learned her craft of cooking from her grandmother.
Synonyms
skill,
art,
ability,
technique,
know-how (informal),
expertise,
knack,
aptitude,
artistry,
dexterity,
workmanship,
expertness
in the sense of dash
Definition
a small amount
Add a dash of balsamic vinegar.
Synonyms
drop,
little,
bit,
shot (informal),
touch,
spot (British),
suggestion,
trace,
hint,
pinch,
sprinkling,
tot,
trickle,
nip,
tinge,
soupçon
in the sense of deftness
a player who combines deftness of touch with superb technique
Synonyms
skill,
ability,
facility,
expertise,
competence,
coordination,
finesse,
agility,
proficiency,
dexterity,
cleverness,
neatness,
nimbleness,
adroitness,
adeptness
Additional synonyms
in the sense of direction
Definition
management or guidance
The house was built under the direction of his partner.
Synonyms
management,
government,
control,
charge,
administration,
leadership,
command,
guidance,
supervision,
governance,
oversight,
superintendence
in the sense of disturb
Definition
to upset or worry
He had been disturbed by the news of the attack.
Synonyms
upset,
concern,
worry,
trouble,
shake,
excite,
alarm,
confuse,
distress,
distract,
dismay,
unsettle,
agitate,
ruffle,
confound,
unnerve,
vex,
fluster,
perturb,
derange,
discompose
in the sense of do
I'll do the dinner, you can help.
Synonyms
make,
prepare,
fix,
arrange,
look after,
organize,
be responsible for,
see to,
get ready,
make ready
in the sense of drink
Definition
to swallow (a liquid)
He drank his cup of tea.
Synonyms
swallow,
drain,
sip,
neck (slang),
suck,
gulp,
sup,
swig (informal),
swill,
guzzle,
imbibe (formal),
quaff,
partake of,
toss off
in the sense of drop
Definition
a small quantity of liquid
I'll have a drop of that milk.
Synonyms
dash,
shot (informal),
spot,
taste,
trace,
pinch,
sip,
tot,
trickle,
nip,
dab,
mouthful
in the sense of eat
Definition
to take (food) into the mouth and swallow it
She was eating a sandwich.
Synonyms
consume,
swallow,
chew,
hoover (informal),
scoff (slang),
devour,
munch,
tuck into (informal),
put away,
gobble,
polish off (informal),
wolf down
in the sense of effect
Definition
power to influence or produce a result
The whole effect is cool, light and airy
Synonyms
impression,
feeling,
impact,
influence
in the sense of equal
Definition
to be equal to
The victory equalled Scotland's best in history.
Synonyms
be equal to,
match,
reach,
rival,
come up to,
be level with,
be even with
in the sense of facility
Definition
the ability to do things easily and well
They shared a facility for languages.
Synonyms
ability,
skill,
talent,
gift,
craft,
efficiency,
knack,
fluency,
proficiency,
dexterity,
quickness,
adroitness,
expertness,
skilfulness
in the sense of familiarity
The enemy would always have the advantage of familiarity with the rugged terrain.
Synonyms
acquaintance,
experience,
understanding,
knowledge,
awareness,
grasp,
acquaintanceship
Additional synonyms
in the sense of finger
Definition
to touch or manipulate with the fingers
He fingered the few coins in his pocket.
Synonyms
touch,
feel,
handle,
play with,
manipulate,
paw (informal),
maul,
toy with,
fiddle with (informal),
meddle with,
play about with
in the sense of flair
Definition
natural ability
She has a flair for languages.
Synonyms
ability,
feel,
talent,
gift,
genius,
faculty,
accomplishment,
mastery,
knack,
aptitude
in the sense of fondle
Definition
to touch or stroke tenderly
He took the child from her mother and fondled her.
Synonyms
caress,
pet,
cuddle,
touch gently,
pat,
stroke,
dandle
in the sense of graze
Definition
to brush against someone gently in passing
A bullet had grazed his arm.
Synonyms
touch,
brush,
rub,
scrape,
shave,
skim,
kiss,
glance off
in the sense of hand
Definition
a part in some activity
Did you have a hand in his downfall?
Synonyms
influence,
part,
share,
agency (old-fashioned),
direction,
participation
in the sense of hint
Definition
a small amount
I glanced at her and saw no hint of irony on her face.
Synonyms
trace,
touch,
suggestion,
taste,
breath,
dash,
whisper,
suspicion,
tinge,
whiff,
speck,
undertone,
soupçon
in the sense of hit
Definition
to affect (a person, place, or thing) badly
The big cities have been hit by a wave of panic-buying.the earthquake which hit northern Peru
Synonyms
affect,
damage,
harm,
ruin,
devastate,
overwhelm,
touch,
impact on,
impinge on,
leave a mark on,
make an impact or impression on
in the sense of hit
Definition
to reach (a point or place)
Oil prices hit record levels yesterday.
Synonyms
reach,
strike,
gain,
achieve,
secure,
arrive at,
accomplish,
attain
in the sense of impress
Definition
to make a strong, lasting, or favourable impression on
What impressed him most was their speed.
Synonyms
excite,
move,
strike,
touch,
affect,
influence,
inspire,
grab (informal),
amaze,
overcome,
stir,
overwhelm,
astonish,
dazzle,
sway,
awe,
overawe,
make an impression on
in the sense of intimation
I did not have any intimation that he was going to resign.
Synonyms
hint,
warning,
suggestion,
indication,
allusion,
inkling,
insinuation
Additional synonyms
in the sense of jot
Definition
the least bit
It doesn't affect my judgement one jot.
Synonyms
bit,
detail,
ace,
scrap,
grain,
particle,
atom,
fraction,
trifle,
mite,
tad (informal),
speck,
morsel,
whit,
tittle,
iota,
scintilla,
smidgen or smidgin (informal)
in the sense of knack
Definition
an ability to do something difficult with apparent ease
He's got the knack of getting people to listen.
Synonyms
skill,
art,
ability,
facility,
talent,
gift,
capacity,
trick,
bent,
craft,
genius,
expertise,
forte,
flair,
competence,
ingenuity,
propensity,
aptitude,
dexterity,
cleverness,
quickness,
adroitness,
expertness,
handiness,
skilfulness
in the sense of management
Definition
the technique or practice of managing or controlling
the responsibility for its day-to-day management
Synonyms
administration,
control,
rule,
government,
running,
charge,
care,
operation,
handling,
direction,
conduct,
command,
guidance,
supervision,
manipulation,
governance,
superintendence
in the sense of manner
Definition
the style or customary way of doing something
The manner in which young children are spoken to depends on who is present.
Synonyms
style,
way,
fashion,
method,
means,
form,
process,
approach,
practice,
procedure,
habit,
custom,
routine,
mode,
genre,
tack,
tenor,
usage,
wont
in the sense of mastery
Definition
outstanding skill or expertise
He demonstrated his mastery of political manoeuvring.
Synonyms
understanding,
knowledge,
comprehension,
ability,
skill,
know-how (informal),
command,
grip,
grasp,
expertise,
prowess,
familiarity,
attainment,
finesse,
proficiency,
virtuosity,
dexterity,
cleverness,
deftness,
acquirement
in the sense of meet
Definition
to come into contact with something or each other
a crossing where four paths meet
Synonyms
converge,
unite,
join,
cross,
touch,
connect,
come together,
link up,
adjoin,
intersect,
abut
in the sense of melt
Definition
to make or become emotional or sentimental
Her smile is enough to melt anyone's heart.
Synonyms
soften,
touch,
relax,
disarm,
mollify
in the sense of method
Definition
a way of doing something, esp. a systematic or regular one
new teaching methods
Synonyms
manner,
process,
approach,
technique,
way,
plan,
course,
system,
form,
rule,
programme,
style,
practice,
fashion,
scheme,
arrangement,
procedure,
routine,
mode,
modus operandi
in the sense of nudge
Definition
a gentle poke or push
She slipped her arm under his and gave him a nudge.
Synonyms
push,
touch,
dig,
elbow,
bump,
shove,
poke,
jog,
prod
in the sense of parallel
His achievements have never been paralleled.
Synonyms
match,
equal,
duplicate,
keep pace (with),
measure up to
Additional synonyms
in the sense of pat
Definition
to tap (someone or something) lightly with the hand
She patted me on the knee.
Synonyms
stroke,
touch,
tap,
pet,
slap,
dab,
caress,
fondle
in the sense of pinch
Definition
the quantity that can be taken up between a thumb and finger
a pinch of salt
Synonyms
dash,
bit,
taste,
mite,
jot,
speck,
small quantity,
smidgen (informal),
soupçon
in the sense of poke
Definition
a jab or prod
John smiled and gave Rashid a playful poke.
Synonyms
jab,
hit,
dig,
punch,
thrust,
butt,
nudge,
prod
in the sense of prod
Definition
the act of prodding
He gave the donkey a prod in the backside.
Synonyms
poke,
push,
boost,
dig,
elbow,
shove,
nudge,
jab
in the sense of push
Definition
the act of pushing
He gave me a sharp push.
Synonyms
shove,
thrust,
butt,
elbow,
poke,
nudge,
prod,
jolt
in the sense of rival
Definition
to try to equal or surpass
London cannot rival the glamour of Barcelona or Madrid.
Synonyms
compete with,
match,
equal,
oppose,
compare with,
contend,
come up to,
emulate,
vie with,
measure up to,
be a match for,
bear comparison with,
seek to displace
in the sense of smattering
Definition
a slight or superficial knowledge
a smattering of Greek grammar
Synonyms
modicum,
dash,
rudiments,
bit,
elements,
sprinkling,
passing acquaintance,
nodding acquaintance,
smatter
in the sense of soften
Definition
to make or become soft or softer
Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan.
Synonyms
melt,
tenderize
in the sense of speck
Definition
a small or tiny piece of something
He leaned forward and brushed a speck of dust off his shoes.
Synonyms
particle,
bit,
grain,
dot,
atom,
shred,
mite,
jot,
modicum,
whit,
tittle,
iota
in the sense of spot
Definition
a small amount
We've given all the club members tea, coffee and a spot of lunch.
Synonyms
bit,
little,
drop,
bite,
splash,
small amount,
tad,
morsel,
modicum
Additional synonyms
in the sense of tinge
Definition
a very small amount
Could there have been a slight tinge of envy in her voice?
Synonyms
trace,
bit,
drop,
touch,
suggestion,
dash,
pinch,
smack,
sprinkling,
smattering,
soupçon
in the sense of trace
Definition
an amount of something so small that it is barely noticeable
Wash them in cold water to remove all traces of sand.
Synonyms
bit,
drop,
touch,
shadow,
suggestion,
hint,
dash,
suspicion,
tinge,
trifle,
whiff,
jot,
tincture,
iota
in the sense of trademark
Definition
any distinctive sign or mark of a person or thing
the spiky punk hairdo that became her trademark
Synonyms
characteristic,
trait,
speciality,
hallmark,
quirk,
peculiarity,
idiosyncrasy
in the sense of understanding
Definition
the ability to learn, judge, or make decisions
They have to have a basic understanding of computers.
Synonyms
perception,
knowledge,
grasp,
sense,
know-how (informal),
intelligence,
judgment,
awareness,
appreciation,
insight,
skill,
penetration,
mastery,
comprehension,
familiarity with,
discernment,
proficiency
in the sense of upset
Definition
to disturb mentally or emotionally
She warned me not to say anything to upset him.
Synonyms
distress,
trouble,
disturb,
worry,
alarm,
bother,
dismay,
grieve,
hassle (informal),
agitate,
ruffle,
unnerve,
disconcert,
disquiet,
fluster,
perturb,
faze,
throw someone off balance,
give someone grief (British, South Africa),
discompose
in the sense of use
Definition
to put into service or action
Officials used loud-hailers to call for calm.
Synonyms
employ,
utilize,
make use of,
work,
apply,
operate,
exercise,
practise,
resort to,
exert,
wield,
ply,
put to use,
bring into play,
find a use for,
avail yourself of,
turn to account,
call into play
in the sense of utilize
Definition
to make practical or worthwhile use of
Sound engineers utilize a range of techniques.
Synonyms
use,
employ,
deploy,
take advantage of,
resort to,
make the most of,
make use of,
put to use,
bring into play,
have recourse to,
avail yourself of,
turn to account
in the sense of virtuosity
At that time, his virtuosity on the trumpet had no parallel in jazz.
Synonyms
mastery,
skill,
brilliance,
polish,
craft,
expertise,
flair,
panache,
éclat
in the sense of way
Definition
habits or customs
You'll have to get used to my mother's odd little ways.
Synonyms
custom,
manner,
habit,
idiosyncrasy,
style,
practice,
nature,
conduct,
personality,
characteristic,
trait,
usage,
wont,
tikanga (New Zealand)
in the sense of whiff
Definition
a trace or hint
Not a whiff of scandal has ever tainted his private life.