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touch vs pat

pat vs touch

touch and pat both are nouns.

touch is not an adjective while pat is an adjective.

touch and pat both are verbs.

touch is not an adverb while pat is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
touch Yes No Yes No
pat Yes Yes Yes Yes
As nouns, pat is a hyponym of touch; that is, pat is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than touch:
  • touch: the act of putting two things together with no space between them
  • pat: a light touch or stroke
Other hyponyms of touch include contact, physical contact, dab, tap, hit, hitting, striking, dig, jab, kiss, buss, kiss, osculation, catch, grab, snap, snatch, handling, manipulation, fingering, grope, palpation, tactual exploration, tickle, tickling, titillation, stroke, stroking, tag, lap, lick, grazing, shaving, skimming.
touch (noun) pat (noun)
the act of putting two things together with no space between them a light touch or stroke
the feel of mechanical action the sound made by a gentle blow
a distinguishing style
the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands)
the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin
deftness in handling matters
the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan)
a suggestion of some quality
a communicative interaction
the event of something coming in contact with the body
a slight but appreciable amount
a slight attack of illness
touch (adjective) pat (adjective)
exactly suited to the occasion
having only superficial plausibility
touch (verb) pat (verb)
have an effect upon hit lightly
color lightly pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
comprehend
make a more or less disguised reference to
consume
make physical contact with, come in contact with
be in direct physical contact with; make contact
tamper with
cause to be in brief contact with
affect emotionally
perceive via the tactile sense
deal with; usually used with a form of negation
be relevant to
to extend as far as
be equal to in quality or ability
touch (adverb) pat (adverb)
completely or perfectly
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