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- pronunciation:
- pae
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a regular or formal design, esp. one used to decorate something.
The wallpaper has a pattern of dainty flowers and pale stripes.
- synonyms:
- design, figure, motif
- similar words:
- decoration, embellishment, line, ornamentation
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| definition 2: |
any design that resembles this.
the pattern in a snowflake- synonyms:
- configuration, shape, structure
- similar words:
- architecture, arrangement, design, form, frame, line, motif, plan, rhythm, scheme
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| definition 3: |
an ideal to be imitated; archetype.
- synonyms:
- archetype, ideal, model, paradigm, prototype, standard
- similar words:
- example, exemplar, original, paragon, precedent
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| definition 4: |
a guide; model.
Both dresses were made from the same pattern.- synonyms:
- model, paradigm
- similar words:
- blueprint, draft, example, format, guide, ideal, lead, mold, original, outline, plan, prototype, scheme, shape, type
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| definition 5: |
a distinctive style or form of something.
a new pattern of cookware- synonyms:
- model, style
- similar words:
- brand, fashion, form, kind, line, make, mold, step, type, variety
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| definition 6: |
the characteristic activities and qualities of a group, person, or thing.
patterns of animal behavior- similar words:
- configuration, form, kind, rhythm, style, tempo, type, variety
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| definition 7: |
a plan for making a garment.
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| related words: |
cast, drawing, grain, groove, habit, image, miniature, monument, organization, texture, weave |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
patterns, patterning, patterned |
| definition 1: |
to make, fashion, or behave according to a pattern.
He patterns himself after his teacher.- synonyms:
- fashion, shape
- similar words:
- copy, duplicate, emulate, follow, form, imitate, model, mold, reflect
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| definition 2: |
to cover with a pattern or design.
- synonyms:
- figure
- similar words:
- decorate, embellish, ornament
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| related words: |
check, fashion, shape |
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| derivation: |
patternless (adj.) |
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