Contacts — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈkän-ˌtakt/ con·tact

Meaning & Definition of Contacts

Contacts (verb)

  1. to make contact
  2. to bring into contact
  3. to enter or be in contact with, join

Contacts (noun)

  1. union or junction of surfaces
  2. the apparent touching or mutual tangency of the limbs of two celestial bodies or of the disk of one body with the shadow of another during an eclipse, transit, or occultation
  3. the junction of two electrical conductors through which a current passes
  4. visual contact with another person's eyes

Contacts (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an acquaintance who has influence especially in the business or political world

    "an intern who got her summer job in the governor's office through contacts"

    similar: connections
    related: ins, insiders, big shots, bigwigs, somebodies, VIPs, arbiters, arbitrators, conciliators, go-betweens, intercessors, intermediaries, interposers, mediators, middlemen, peacemakers

Contacts (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to transmit information or requests to

    "you can contact me at this number"

    similar: addresses, communicates (with), gets, reaches, gets hold of, gets in touch with, touches base (with)
    related: gets through (to), acquaints, advises, apprises, briefs, clues, enlightens, familiarizes, fills in, informs, instructs, notifies, tells, wises (up), buzzes, calls, phones, rings (up) (chiefly British), telephones, keeps up (with)

Related Entry: Contact (noun)

Contact is a different word from Contacts. The synonyms below are for contact, not for contacts.

  1. an acquaintance who has influence especially in the business or political world

    "an intern who got her summer job in the governor's office through contacts"

    similar: connection
    related: in, insider, big shot, bigwig, somebody, VIP, arbiter, arbitrator, conciliator, go-between, intercessor, intermediary, interposer, mediator, middleman, peacemaker

  2. the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation

    "she had moved to the other side of the country, but continued to stay in contact with her closest friends"

    similar: communication, hold, touch
    related: commerce, communion, intercommunication, intercourse

Related Entry: Contact (verb)

Contact is a different word from Contacts. The synonyms below are for contact, not for contacts.

  1. to transmit information or requests to

    "you can contact me at this number"

    similar: address, communicate (with), get, reach, get hold of, get in touch with, touch base (with)
    related: get through (to), acquaint, advise, apprise, brief, clue, enlighten, familiarize, fill in, inform, instruct, notify, tell, wise (up), buzz, call, phone, ring (up) (chiefly British), telephone, keep up (with)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Contacts

The most common words with a similar meaning to Contacts:

connections, addresses, communicates (with), gets, reaches, gets hold of, gets in touch with, touches base (with)

Related Words for Contacts

ins, insiders, big shots, bigwigs, somebodies, VIPs, arbiters, arbitrators, conciliators, go-betweens, intercessors, intermediaries, interposers, mediators, middlemen, peacemakers, gets through (to), acquaints, advises, apprises, briefs, clues, enlightens, familiarizes, fills in, informs, instructs, notifies, tells, wises (up)

Word Forms of Contacts

Inflections: contacted, contacting

Origin & Etymology of Contacts

derivative of contact:1

First known use: 1834i

Frequently Asked Questions about Contacts

What does "Contacts" mean?

"Contacts" means to make contact. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to make contact. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Contacts"?

Other words for "Contacts" include connections, addresses, communicates (with), gets, reaches, gets hold of, gets in touch with and touches base (with). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Contacts" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Contacts"?

There are 44 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Contacts". Common alternatives include connections, addresses, communicates (with), gets, reaches, gets hold of, gets in touch with and touches base (with).

How do you use "Contacts" in a sentence?

Examples of "Contacts" in a sentence: "an intern who got her summer job in the governor's office through contacts"; "you can contact me at this number".

Is "Contacts" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Contacts" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Contacts"?

"Contacts" is pronounced /ˈkän-ˌtakt/ and divided into syllables as con·tact.

What is the origin of the word "Contacts"?

"Contacts" comes from derivative of contact:1. First known use: 1834i.

What is another word for "Contacts" meaning "an acquaintance who has influence especially in the business or political world"?

When "Contacts" (noun) means an acquaintance who has influence especially in the business or political world, synonyms include connections.