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