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appropriate vs pat

pat vs appropriate

appropriate is not a noun while pat is a noun.

appropriate and pat both are adjectives.

appropriate and pat both are verbs.

appropriate is not an adverb while pat is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
appropriate No Yes Yes No
pat Yes Yes Yes Yes
appropriate (noun) pat (noun)
a light touch or stroke
the sound made by a gentle blow
appropriate (adjective) pat (adjective)
suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc exactly suited to the occasion
meant or adapted for an occasion or use having only superficial plausibility
appropriate (verb) pat (verb)
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause hit lightly
take possession of by force, as after an invasion pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
appropriate (adverb) pat (adverb)
completely or perfectly
Difference between appropriate and pat

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