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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".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Hypernyms

  • Link
  • Connectedness

Related Words

  • Contact (verb)

Meaning 2

The physical coming together of two or more things; "contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Synonyms

  • Striking
  • Impinging

Hypernyms

  • Occurrent
  • Natural Event
  • Occurrence

Hyponyms

  • Interlocking
  • Meshing
  • Mesh
  • Hit
  • Touching

Related Words

  • Contact (verb)

Meaning 3

A thin curved glass or plastic lens designed to fit over the cornea in order to correct vision or to deliver medication.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Contact Lens

Hypernyms

  • Lense
  • Lens System

Meaning 4

The act of touching physically; "her fingers came in contact with the light switch".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Physical Contact

Hypernyms

  • Touching

Hyponyms

  • Wipe

Related Words

  • Contact (verb)

Meaning 5

Close interaction; "they kept in daily contact"; "they claimed that they had been in contact with extraterrestrial beings".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • 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.

Related Words

  • Contact (verb)

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Middleman

Meaning 7

A channel for communication between groups; "he provided a liaison with the guerrillas".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Liaison
  • Inter-group Communication
  • Link

Hypernyms

  • Communication Channel
  • Channel

Related Words

  • Contact (verb)

Meaning 8

A communicative interaction; "the pilot made contact with the base"; "he got in touch with his colleagues".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Touch

Hypernyms

  • Communicating

Meaning 9

(electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact; "they forget to solder the contacts".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Tangency

Hypernyms

  • Conjunction

Hyponyms

  • Pole
  • Wiper Arm
  • Point
  • Breaker Point
  • Short
  • Contact Arm
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