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touch vs scratch

scratch vs touch

touch and scratch both are nouns.

touch and scratch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
touch Yes No Yes No
scratch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, scratch is a hyponym of touch; that is, scratch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than touch:
  • touch: be in direct physical contact with; make contact
  • scratch: cause friction
Other hyponyms of touch include cover, spread over, adhere, cleave, cling, cohere, stick, chafe, fray, fret, rub, attach, hug, abut, adjoin, border, butt, butt against, butt on, edge, march, border, environ, ring, skirt, surround, lean against, lean on, rest on.
touch (noun) scratch (noun)
the act of putting two things together with no space between them an indication of damage
the feel of mechanical action (golf) a handicap of zero strokes
a distinguishing style poor handwriting
the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands) a harsh noise made by scraping
the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin dry mash for poultry
deftness in handling matters a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan) a competitor who has withdrawn from competition
a suggestion of some quality informal terms for money
a communicative interaction a depression scratched or carved into a surface
the event of something coming in contact with the body an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
a slight but appreciable amount
a slight attack of illness
touch (verb) scratch (verb)
have an effect upon cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
color lightly cause friction
comprehend carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
make a more or less disguised reference to gather (money or other resources) together over time
consume remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
make physical contact with, come in contact with scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
be in direct physical contact with; make contact postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
tamper with
cause to be in brief contact with
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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