Contact Definition & Meaning
contact
- noun
- close interaction; "they kept in daily contact"; "they claimed that they had been in contact with extraterrestrial beings"
- the act of touching physically; "her fingers came in contact with the light switch"
- the state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity; "litmus paper turns red on contact with an acid"
- the physical coming together of two or more things; "contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull"
- a person who is in a position to give you special assistance; "he used his business contacts to get an introduction to the governor"
- a channel for communication between groups; "he provided a liaison with the guerrillas"
- (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact; "they forget to solder the contacts"
- a communicative interaction; "the pilot made contact with the base"; "he got in touch with his colleagues"
- a thin curved glass or plastic lens designed to fit over the cornea in order to correct vision or to deliver medication
- verb
- be in or establish communication with; "Our advertisements reach millions"; "He never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia"
- be in direct physical contact with; make contact; "The two buildings touch"; "Their hands touched"; "The wire must not contact the metal cover"; "The surfaces contact at this point"
"Contact" in song lyrics
See how contact is used in real songs:
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"Eyes kinda red blood shot from the contact"
11/5 — Garcia Vegas -
"You and yo' dudes don't be around cuz you'll catch a contact"
504 Boyz f/ Krazy — Roll Roll -
"With no contract I spark mics, ya'll just catch contact"
Apathy f/ Rise — Brothers on the Slide Freestyle
Words that rhyme with contact
Usage tips for "contact"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "contact" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for contact to find words that pair well.