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touching

Pronunciation: /ˈtʌt͡ʃɪŋ/

The English word “touching” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.
  2. In direct contact with.

preposition

  1. Regarding; concerning.

noun

  1. The act by which something is touched.
  2. A snack served with alcoholic drinks in an informal environment.

Etymology

From Middle English touchynge, equivalent to touch + -ing.

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