pat vs pet

pat

verb
  • To stroke or fondle (an animal). 

  • To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat 

  • To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing. 

  • To gently rain. 

adj
  • Exactly suitable, fitting, apt; timely, convenient, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken. 

  • Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality. 

noun
  • A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung. 

  • The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep 

  • A light tap or slap, especially with the hands 

adv
  • Opportunely, in a timely or suitable way. 

  • Perfectly. 

pet

verb
  • To stroke or fondle (an animal). 

  • To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously. 

noun
  • Something kept as a companion, including inanimate objects. (pet rock, pet plant, etc.) 

  • One who is excessively loyal to a superior and receives preferential treatment. 

  • A fit of petulance, a sulk, arising from the impression that one has been offended or slighted. 

  • An animal kept as a companion. 

  • Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling. 

  • A term of endearment usually applied to women and children. 

adj
  • Favourite; cherished; the focus of one's (usually positive) attention. 

  • Kept or treated as a pet. 

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