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patch vs patch up

patch up vs patch

patch is a noun but patch up is not a noun.

patch and patch up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
patch Yes No Yes No
patch up No No Yes No
As verbs, patch and patch up are synonyms defined as:
  • patch and patch up: mend by putting a patch on
patch (noun) patch up (noun)
a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole
sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
a protective cloth covering for an injured eye
a connection intended to be used for a limited time
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
a small contrasting part of something
a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program
a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
patch (verb) patch up (verb)
mend by putting a patch on mend by putting a patch on
repair by adding pieces come to terms
to join or unite the pieces of
provide with a patch; also used metaphorically
Difference between patch and patch up

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