Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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pat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
appropriate | No | Yes | Yes | No |
pat (noun) | appropriate (noun) |
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a light touch or stroke | |
the sound made by a gentle blow |
pat (adjective) | appropriate (adjective) |
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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) |
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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) |
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completely or perfectly |