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- pronunciation:
- paet
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- pat on the back
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
pats, patting, patted |
| definition 1: |
to strike or tap softly with something flat, such as the open palm or fingers.
He patted the clay to make it flat.- synonyms:
- tap
- similar words:
- cake, caress, chuck, clap, dab, fondle, pet, stroke, touch
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| definition 2: |
to tap gently with the hand to show feelings of warmth or affection.
I patted the dog's head.- similar words:
- chuck, tap
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| related words: |
cake, caress, clap, dab, pet, stroke, touch |
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| phrase: |
pat on the back |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a light tap or stroke with the open hand or a flat object.
He gave the sand castle one last pat.- synonyms:
- tap
- similar words:
- caress, chuck, chunk, clap, dab, daub, rap, slap, smear, spank, stroke
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| definition 2: |
a small flat piece of some substance.
I need a pat of butter for my toast. |
| related words: |
caress, clap, dab |
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