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tap

/tæp/
A2 · Elementary★★★★
noun

Simple Meaning

to hit something lightly and quickly, often with your fingers or foot.

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English📱Social Media
Elementary — simple everyday language

Examples in Conversation

Just tap the screen to open the app.

She tapped her foot impatiently while waiting for the bus.

Full Definition

A tapering cylindrical pin or peg used to stop the vent in a cask.

Related Words

Synonyms:
knockpattouch
Antonyms:
Word Family:
tappingtappedtaps