touching
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
In direct contact with.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtʌtʃɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
The act by which something is touched.
adjective
In direct contact with.
Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Inflected forms
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Make physical contact with, come in contact with.
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A computer display that enables the user to interact with the computer by touching areas on the screen.
A computer display that enables the user to interact with the computer by touching areas on the screen.
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