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- [kon-takt]
- /ˈkɒn tækt/
- /ˈkɒn.tækt/
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- [kon-takt]
- /ˈkɒn tækt/
Definitions of contacted word
- noun contacted the act or state of touching; a touching or meeting, as of two things or people. 1
- noun contacted immediate proximity or association. 1
- noun contacted an acquaintance, colleague, or relative through whom a person can gain access to information, favors, influential people, and the like. 1
- noun contacted Electricity. a junction of electric conductors, usually metal, that controls current flow, often completing or interrupting a circuit. 1
- noun contacted Geology. the interface, generally a planar surface, between strata that differ in lithology or age. 1
- noun contacted Medicine/Medical. a person who has lately been exposed to an infected person. 1
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Origin of contacted
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < Latin contāctus a touching, equivalent to contāc- < *contag-, variant stem of contingere to touch (con- con- + -tingere, combining form of tangere to touch) + -tus suffix of v. action; cf. tango, attain
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Contacted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
contacted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
contacted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for contacted
verb contacted
- communicated — to impart knowledge of; make known: to communicate information; to communicate one's happiness.
- wrote — a simple past tense of write.
- telephoned — an apparatus, system, or process for transmission of sound or speech to a distant point, especially by an electric device.
- called — having the name
- approached — to come near or nearer to: The cars slowed down as they approached the intersection.
noun contacted
- influenced — the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
- touched — moved; stirred: They were very touched by your generosity.
- channeled — the bed of a stream, river, or other waterway.
- advocated — to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly: He advocated higher salaries for teachers.
- referenced — an act or instance of referring.
Antonyms for contacted
verb contacted
- departed — Departed friends or relatives are people who have died.
- left — of, relating to, or located on or near the side of a person or thing that is turned toward the west when the subject is facing north (opposed to right).
- listened — to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
- refrained — to abstain from an impulse to say or do something (often followed by from): I refrained from telling him what I thought.
- avoided — to keep away from; keep clear of; shun: to avoid a person; to avoid taxes; to avoid danger.
noun contacted
- distanced — the extent or amount of space between two things, points, lines, etc.
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