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Meaning of the word contacts in English

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contacts

Noun

1.

the state or condition of physical touching.

Example:
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the tennis ball is in contact with the court surface for as little as 5 milliseconds
Synonym:
touchtouchingproximityexposurecontiguityjunctionunionassociationconnectioncommunicationintercourserelationsdealingstraffic
2.

the state or condition of communicating or meeting.

Example:
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Lewis and Clark came into contact with numerous river tribes
Synonym:
communicationconnectioncorrespondencetouchassociation

Verb

1.

communicate with (someone), typically in order to give or receive specific information.

Example:
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anyone with any information should contact Darlington police
Synonym:
approachreachnotifyphonecallspeak totalk toget on toring upget hold of
2.

touch.

Example:
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I winced as my blister contacted the floor
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