contacts
Translation
contacts, connections, contact lenses
Examples
I have many business contacts.
I have many business contacts.
She wears contacts instead of glasses.
She wears contacts instead of glasses.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) contacts sb.'s connections or contact information I have his contacts in my phone.
to wear contacts to wear contact lenses She wears contacts every day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: connections, acquaintances, leads
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'tangere' (to touch). Literally 'a touching together'.
Memory Tips
Think of people you are 'in touch with'. For lenses, they are in 'contact' with your eyes.