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apply vs touch

touch vs apply

apply is not a noun while touch is a noun.

apply and touch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
apply No No Yes No
touch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, touch is a hypernym of apply; that is, touch is a word with a broader meaning than apply:
  • apply: be pertinent or relevant or applicable
  • touch: be relevant to
Other hypernyms of apply include bear on, come to, concern, have to do with, pertain, refer, relate, touch on.
apply (noun) touch (noun)
the act of putting two things together with no space between them
the feel of mechanical action
a distinguishing style
the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands)
the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin
deftness in handling matters
the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan)
a suggestion of some quality
a communicative interaction
the event of something coming in contact with the body
a slight but appreciable amount
a slight attack of illness
apply (verb) touch (verb)
ask (for something) have an effect upon
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing color lightly
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose comprehend
coat, cover or smear a surface with make a more or less disguised reference to
give or convey physically consume
avail oneself to make physical contact with, come in contact with
ensure observance of laws and rules be in direct physical contact with; make contact
apply oneself to tamper with
be pertinent or relevant or applicable cause to be in brief contact with
be applicable to; as to an analysis affect emotionally
perceive via the tactile sense
deal with; usually used with a form of negation
be relevant to
to extend as far as
be equal to in quality or ability
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