touched

word · lemma: touch

/ˈtətʃt/
tuhcht
/tˈʌtʃt/
tuhcht

Definition

Past tense and past participle of 'touch'. It can mean physically putting your hand or another part of your body on something, or emotionally affecting someone deeply.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both physical and emotional contexts: 'She touched my arm' vs. 'The speech touched me'. In negatives, 'didn't touch' often means no physical contact at all. Don't confuse it with 'in touch', which is a different expression.

Example Sentences

He touched the hot pan and pulled his hand away.

basic

The baby touched my face and smiled.

basic

Her kind words touched me.

basic

I was really touched by how everyone helped after the storm.

natural

Don't worry, I haven't touched your stuff.

natural

That last line in the movie really touched a lot of people.

natural