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pat vs appropriate

appropriate vs pat

pat is a noun but appropriate is not a noun.

pat and appropriate both are adjectives.

pat and appropriate both are verbs.

pat is an adverb but appropriate is not an adverb.

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

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