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