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- [pat]
- /pæt/
- /pæt/
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- [pat]
- /pæt/
Definitions of patted word
- verb with object patted to strike lightly or gently with something flat, as with a paddle or the palm of the hand, usually in order to flatten, smooth, or shape: to pat dough into flat pastry forms. 1
- verb with object patted to stroke or tap gently with the palm or fingers as an expression of affection, approbation, etc. 1
- verb with object patted to strike (the floor, ground, etc.) with light footsteps. 1
- verb without object patted to strike lightly or gently. 1
- verb without object patted to walk or run with light footsteps. 1
- noun patted a light stroke, tap, or blow with the palm, fingers, or a flat object. 1
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Origin of patted
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English pat blow, stroke, apparently of expressive orig.
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Patted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
patted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
patted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for patted
noun patted
- caressed — an act or gesture expressing affection, as an embrace or kiss, especially a light stroking or touching.
- clapped — to strike the palms of (one's hands) against one another resoundingly, and usually repeatedly, especially to express approval: She clapped her hands in appreciation.
- dabbed — to pat or tap gently, as with something soft or moist: The child dabbed his eyes with the handkerchief.
- fondled — to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly; caress: to fondle a precious object; to fondle a child.
- kissed — Simple past tense and past participle of kiss.
Antonyms for patted
verb patted
- whopped — to strike forcibly.
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with p
- Words starting with pa
- Words starting with pat
- Words starting with patt
- Words starting with patte
- Words starting with patted