Tapped: meaning, definitions and examples

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tapped

 

[ tรฆpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

light touch

The term 'tapped' refers to the action of striking or touching something lightly. This can be done to gain attention or to create a sound. Tapping can be performed by using fingers, a tool, or any object, and it's often associated with rhythm or signaling. In technology, tapping can also refer to touching a screen or surface to interact with a device.

Synonyms

hit, knocked, patted, touched.

Examples of usage

  • She tapped her fingers on the table.
  • He tapped the microphone to check if it was on.
  • The dancer tapped her shoes to the beat of the music.
  • I tapped the app icon to open it.

Translations

Translations of the word "tapped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น batido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅˆเคช เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช getippt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diketuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพั‚ะพั€ะบะฝัƒะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stukniฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒƒใƒ—ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tappรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tocado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dokunuldu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒญ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‚ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klepnuto

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klepnutรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝปๆ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tapkan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snertur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›า›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toxunuldu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tocado

Etymology

The word 'tap' has its origins in Middle English 'tappen,' which meant to strike lightly or to touch. It can be traced back to the Old French word 'taper,' meaning to strike, and further up to its Proto-Indo-European roots, where it was associated with the action of tapping or hitting something lightly. Over centuries, the term has evolved to encompass various meanings, from the physical act of touching to more abstract uses like tapping a resource or tapping into a conversation. In modern usage, 'tapped' has found its place in both everyday language and technical jargon, indicating its versatile nature in contemporary communication and technology.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,358 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.