Touch briefly: meaning, definitions and examples

When you need to describe a light and quick physical contact, often used in everyday situations to indicate minimal contact.

• She touched his arm briefly to get his attention.
• The cat touched the ball briefly before running away.

Describes a gentle, often accidental, contact in passing. This is commonly used for describing situations where one object or person accidentally touches another while moving.

• She felt the leaves brush against her skin as she walked through the dense forest.
• He brushed against her shoulder as he squeezed past in the crowded hallway.

A more formal or technical way to describe initiating physical touch or establishing communication. Often used in professional or scientific contexts.

• The astronaut made contact with the surface of the moon.
• He tried to make contact with the customer service team for assistance.

Used to describe a light, often unintentional, contact that is so slight it could cause minor abrasion or barely noticeable touch. It can have a slightly negative connotation when referring to a minor injury.

• The bullet grazed his arm, causing a minor wound.
• The ball grazed the surface of the table before rolling off.