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pat

/p/&/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Exactly suitable; fit; convenient; timely.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. the sound made by a gentle blow

    noun.event

    Synonyms rap tap

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a light touch or stroke

    noun.act

    Synonyms dab tap

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. A light, quik blow or stroke with the fingers or hand; a tap.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adverb

  1. completely or perfectly

    adv.all

    Examples
    He has the lesson pat.
    Had the system down pat.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. In a pat manner.

    adverb

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. having only superficial plausibility

    adj.all

    Synonyms glib slick

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. exactly suited to the occasion

    adj.all

    Examples
    A pat reply.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

    verb.contact

    Synonyms chuck

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. hit lightly

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Pat him on the shoulder.
    Synonyms dab

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To strike gently with the fingers or hand; to stroke lightly; to tap; as, to <i>pat</i> a dog.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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