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ouched

 

[ tʌtʃt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past form

Touched is the past tense of the verb touch, which refers to making physical contact with something. It can also describe an emotional reaction or feeling, such as being moved or affected by a particular experience. In a literal sense, touching often involves the use of one's fingers or hands. However, it can also extend to figurative uses, such as touching someone's heart or soul. Overall, the term encompasses both physical and emotional interactions.

Synonyms

affected, contacted, moved

Examples of usage

  • She touched the painting gently.
  • He touched her heart with his words.
  • The news touched me deeply.
  • They touched the surface of the water.

Translations

Translations of the word "ouched" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tocado

🇮🇳 छुआ हुआ

🇩🇪 berührt

🇮🇩 terluka

🇺🇦 доторкнутий

🇵🇱 dotknięty

🇯🇵 触れた

🇫🇷 touche

🇪🇸 tocado

🇹🇷 dokunmuş

🇰🇷 닿은

🇸🇦 مُلمَس

🇨🇿 dotknutý

🇸🇰 dotknutý

🇨🇳 触及的

🇸🇮 dotaknjen

🇮🇸 snertur

🇰🇿 тигізілген

🇬🇪 შეხება

🇦🇿 toxunmuş

🇲🇽 tocado

Etymology

The word 'touched' originates from the Old French word 'touchier,' which means to touch or to feel. This term found its roots further back in the Latin verb 'tangere,' which also means to touch. The evolution of the word reflects the development of the English language through the Norman Conquest, marking the influence of French on English vocabulary. The usage of 'touch' has diversified over the centuries, leading to both its physical and metaphorical meanings in modern English. The past participle 'touched' embodies this rich history, illustrating both a simple physical action and a profound emotional impact that can be conveyed through mere contact. In literature and speech, 'touched' often conveys vulnerability, sentimentality, or the complexities of human connections.