caress vs pat
pat vs caresscaress and pat both are nouns.
caress is not an adjective while pat is an adjective.
caress and pat both are verbs.
caress is not an adverb while pat is an adverb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caress | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| pat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
As verbs,
pat is a hyponym of
caress; that is, pat is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
caress:
- caress: touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
- pat: pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
| caress (noun) | pat (noun) |
|---|---|
| a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it) | a light touch or stroke |
| the sound made by a gentle blow |
| caress (adjective) | pat (adjective) |
|---|---|
| exactly suited to the occasion | |
| having only superficial plausibility |
| caress (verb) | pat (verb) |
|---|---|
| touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner | hit lightly |
| pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin |
| caress (adverb) | pat (adverb) |
|---|---|
| completely or perfectly |
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