English dictionary
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English adjective: pat | |||
| 1. | pat having only superficial plausibility | ||
| Samples | Glib promises. A slick commercial. | ||
| Synonyms | glib, slick | ||
| Similar | plausible | ||
| Antonyms | implausible | ||
| 2. | pat exactly suited to the occasion | ||
| Samples | A pat reply. | ||
| Similar | appropriate | ||
| Antonyms | inappropriate | ||
English noun: pat | |||
| 1. | pat (event) the sound made by a gentle blow | ||
| Synonyms | rap, tap | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | sound | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | pitter-patter | ||
| 2. | pat (act) a light touch or stroke | ||
| Synonyms | dab, tap | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | touch, touching | ||
English adverb: pat | |||
| 1. | pat completely or perfectly | ||
| Samples | He has the lesson pat. Had the system down pat. | ||
English verb: pat | |||
| 1. | pat (contact) pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin | ||
| Synonyms | chuck | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | caress, fondle | ||
| 2. | pat (contact) hit lightly | ||
| Samples | Pat him on the shoulder. | ||
| Synonyms | dab | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s something PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | strike | ||
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