Contact (Noun)
Meaning 1
The state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity; "litmus paper turns red on contact with an acid".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
The physical coming together of two or more things; "contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 3
A thin curved glass or plastic lens designed to fit over the cornea in order to correct vision or to deliver medication.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
The act of touching physically; "her fingers came in contact with the light switch".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 5
Close interaction; "they kept in daily contact"; "they claimed that they had been in contact with extraterrestrial beings".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- The scientists were able to study the virus by maintaining contact with the infected patients in a controlled environment.
- Regular contact with the family's estranged uncle helped the children develop a more positive understanding of his personality.
- To get in contact with the ancient ruins, visitors must follow the guide and walk for at least three hours through the dense jungle.
- Throughout her stay, the nurse made regular contact with the patients, making sure their medication and vitals were stable.
- It is unclear if humans have ever made direct contact with extraterrestrial life forms despite many alleged claims throughout history.
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Meaning 6
A person who is in a position to give you special assistance; "he used his business contacts to get an introduction to the governor".
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 7
A channel for communication between groups; "he provided a liaison with the guerrillas".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 8
A communicative interaction; "the pilot made contact with the base"; "he got in touch with his colleagues".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 9
(electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact; "they forget to solder the contacts".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.