pat
Because it is a word with a single syllable, pat is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofpat
- 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
- A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
- To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
Example: "To show affection, he decided he would pat the boy on the head."
- To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat
Example: "I patted the cookie dough into shape."
- To stroke or fondle (an animal).
Example: "Do you want to pat the cat?"
- To gently rain.
- Timely, suitable, apt, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken.
Example: "a pat expression"
- Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
- Opportunely, in a timely or suitable way.
- Perfectly.
Example: "He has the routine down pat."
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