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jab vs touching

touching vs jab

jab and touching both are nouns.

jab is not an adjective while touching is an adjective.

jab is a verb but touching is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jab Yes No Yes No
touching Yes Yes No No
As nouns, touching is a hypernym of jab; that is, touching is a word with a broader meaning than jab:
  • jab: the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
  • touching: the act of putting two things together with no space between them
Other hypernyms of jab include touch.
jab (noun) touching (noun)
a quick short straight punch the act of putting two things together with no space between them
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) the event of something coming in contact with the body
the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
jab (adjective) touching (adjective)
arousing affect
jab (verb) touching (verb)
poke or thrust abruptly
strike or punch with quick and short blows
stab or pierce
Difference between jab and touching

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