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name vs touch on

touch on vs name

name is a noun but touch on is not a noun.

name and touch on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
name Yes No Yes No
touch on No No Yes No
As verbs, touch on is a hyponym of name; that is, touch on is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than name:
  • name: make reference to
  • touch on: refer to or discuss briefly
name (noun) touch on (noun)
by the sanction or authority of
a language unit by which a person or thing is known
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
family based on male descent
a well-known or notable person
a person's reputation
name (verb) touch on (verb)
determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
identify as in botany or biology, for example have an effect upon
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property refer to or discuss briefly
assign a specified (usually proper) name to be relevant to
make reference to
mention and identify by name
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
create and charge with a task or function
charge with a function; charge to be
Difference between name and touch on

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