pat

Definition

  • n. the sound made by a gentle blow
  • adj. exactly suited to the occasion
  • adv. completely or perfectly

Word forms

Past tense
patted
Present participle
patting
Third person singular
pats
Past participle
patted

Example sentences

  1. n.

    She gave the puppy a gentle pat on its head.

  2. v.

    He decided to pat his friend on the back to encourage him.

  3. adv.

    She arrived at the meeting just in time to give her presentation.

  4. a.

    His skills are a perfect fit for this job.