1. people you know, especially those who can provide help or information
Usage: plural form
2. thin curved pieces of plastic or glass worn on the eyes to improve vision
Usage: plural form; short for contact lenses
3. instances of touching or communication between people or things
Usage: plural form

Examples

• She has many contacts in the publishing industry.
• I need to clean my contacts before putting them in.
• The company maintains contacts with suppliers worldwide.
• He prefers contacts over glasses for playing sports.
• My business contacts helped me find a new job.
• The contacts between the two cultures led to exchange of ideas.
• She lost one of her contacts and couldn’t see clearly.