pat
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/pæt/
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/pæt/
verb
R
to gently touch someone or something with a flat hand, usually to show care or comfort
She gave the child a pat on the back to comfort him.
noun
R
a gentle, friendly touch with an open hand
He gave his friend a pat on the shoulder to show support.
R
a small, flat piece of butter
She added a pat of butter to the hot toast.
adjective
R
too quick or simple; not natural or realistic
His pat response did not address the real problem.
translation
to gently touch someone or something with a flat hand, usually to show care or comfort
a gentle, friendly touch with an open hand; a small, flat piece of butter
too quick or simple; not natural or realistic
Word Forms
Plural
pats
Progressive
patting
Past
patted
3rd Present
pats
Perfect
patted