Question 1

What does "touch on" mean?

Accepted Answer

To mention or deal with a topic briefly without exploring it in depth.

Question 2

How do you use "touch on" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

In today's lecture, we'll touch on the causes of the French Revolution before moving to the consequences.

Question 3

Is "touch on" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"touch on" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Very commonly used in academic, professional, and journalistic contexts to indicate that a topic is mentioned but not fully explored. Often used in presentations, speeches, and essays. The speaker or writer typically touches on several points in quick succession. Slightly less formal than 'touch upon'.

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