hold vs touch

hold and touch both are nouns.

hold and touch both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hold	Yes	No	Yes	No
touch	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, touch is a hypernym of hold; that is, touch is a word with a broader meaning than hold:

hold: be pertinent or relevant or applicable
touch: be relevant to

Other hypernyms of hold include bear on, come to, concern, have to do with, pertain, refer, relate, touch on.

hold (noun)	touch (noun)
the act of grasping	the act of putting two things together with no space between them
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it	the feel of mechanical action
a cell in a jail or prison	a distinguishing style
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo	the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands)
a stronghold	the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated	deftness in handling matters
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something	the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan)
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)	a suggestion of some quality
time during which some action is awaited	a communicative interaction
	the event of something coming in contact with the body
	a slight but appreciable amount
	a slight attack of illness

hold (verb)	touch (verb)
keep from exhaling or expelling	have an effect upon
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view	color lightly
hold the attention of	comprehend
assert or affirm	make a more or less disguised reference to
remain committed to	consume
declare to be	make physical contact with, come in contact with
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted	be in direct physical contact with; make contact
be in accord; be in agreement	tamper with
aim, point, or direct	cause to be in brief contact with
protect against a challenge or attack	affect emotionally
drink alcohol without showing ill effects	perceive via the tactile sense
have or hold in one's hands or grip	deal with; usually used with a form of negation
be the physical support of; carry the weight of	be relevant to
support or hold in a certain manner	to extend as far as
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement	be equal to in quality or ability
cover as for protection against noise or smell
organize or be responsible for
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
cause to come to an abrupt stop
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
secure and keep for possible future use or application
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
keep from departing
take and maintain control over, often by violent means
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
remain in a certain state, position, or condition
be valid, applicable, or true
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
have room for; hold without crowding
have as a major characteristic
resist or confront with resistance
stop dealing with
contain or hold; have within
be capable of holding or containing

hold vs touch

hold and touch both are nouns.

hold and touch both are verbs.

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