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pat vs dab

dab vs pat

pat and dab both are nouns.

pat is an adjective but dab is not an adjective.

pat and dab both are verbs.

pat is an adverb but dab is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pat Yes Yes Yes Yes
dab Yes No Yes No
As nouns, pat and dab are synonyms defined as:
  • pat and dab: a light touch or stroke
Other synonyms of pat include tap.
As verbs, pat and dab are synonyms defined as:
  • pat and dab: hit lightly
pat (noun) dab (noun)
a light touch or stroke a light touch or stroke
the sound made by a gentle blow 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
a small quantity of something moist or liquid
pat (adjective) dab (adjective)
exactly suited to the occasion
having only superficial plausibility
pat (verb) dab (verb)
hit lightly to smoke marijuana using butane hash oil
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin hit lightly
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
pat (adverb) dab (adverb)
completely or perfectly
Difference between pat and dab

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