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dab vs pat

pat vs dab

dab and pat both are nouns.

dab is not an adjective while pat is an adjective.

dab and pat both are verbs.

dab is not an adverb while pat is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dab Yes No Yes No
pat Yes Yes Yes Yes
As nouns, dab and pat are synonyms defined as:
  • dab and pat: a light touch or stroke
Other synonyms of dab include tap.
As verbs, dab and pat are synonyms defined as:
  • dab and pat: hit lightly
dab (noun) pat (noun)
a light touch or stroke a light touch or stroke
a dance move in which the dancer simultaneously drops the head while raising an arm and the elbow in a gesture that has been noted to resemble sneezing the sound made by a gentle blow
a small quantity of something moist or liquid
dab (adjective) pat (adjective)
exactly suited to the occasion
having only superficial plausibility
dab (verb) pat (verb)
to smoke marijuana using butane hash oil hit lightly
hit lightly pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
to perform a dance move in which the dancer simultaneously drops the head while raising an arm and the elbow in a gesture that has been noted to resemble sneezing
dab (adverb) pat (adverb)
completely or perfectly
Difference between dab and pat

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