Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tuhch]
- /tʌtʃ/
- /ˈtʌʧə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tuhch]
- /tʌtʃ/
Definitions of toucher word
- verb with object toucher to put the hand, finger, etc., on or into contact with (something) to feel it: He touched the iron cautiously. 1
- verb with object toucher to come into contact with and perceive (something), as the hand or the like does. 1
- verb with object toucher to bring (the hand, finger, etc., or something held) into contact with something: She touched a match to the papers. 1
- verb with object toucher to give a slight tap or pat to with the hand, finger, etc.; strike or hit gently or lightly. 1
- verb with object toucher to come into or be in contact with. 1
- verb with object toucher Geometry. (of a line or surface) to be tangent to. 1
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Origin of toucher
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; (v.) Middle English to(u)chen < Old French tochier < Vulgar Latin *toccāre to knock, strike, touch, of expressive orig.; (noun) partly continuing Middle English touche state or act of touching < Old French, derivative of tochier, partly derivative of the v.
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Parts of speech for Toucher
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
toucher popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
toucher usage trend in Literature
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