What is the difference between Pat and Pet?
What is the difference between Pat and Pet? :
Pat : (verb)
( 1 ) Tab someone / something gently with the open hand or with a flat object
I patted the child on its head.
( 2 ) Put something in the specialized position or state by patting
She patted her hair into a shape.
He patted his face dry with a towel.
Pat : (noun)
( 1 ) Gentle lap with the open hand or with a flat object
She gave the child a pat of the head.
I gave her an affectionate pat on the knee.
Pat : (adverb)
( 1 ) At once and without hesitation
His answer came pat.
Pat : (adjective)
( 1 ) Appropriate, exactly right
I unfailingly gave my pat reply.
It is a complex question and her reply was too pat.
Pet : (noun)
( 1 ) Tame animal or bird kept as a companion and treated with care and affection
They have many pets including two cats.
( 2 ) Person treated as a favorite
Who is your pet?
She is a pet of mine.
( 3 ) Thing that is given special attention
What is your pet project?
( 4 ) Kind or lovable person
His daughter is a perfect pet.
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