patted

Meanings

• Verb

  To pat something is to gently tap or press the surface with the hand, usually to smooth or flatten it.

• Verb

  To pat someone on the back is a gesture of approval, encouragement, or condolence.

  - "He patted his friend on the back after hearing the good news."
  - "She patted the dough to make it smooth."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpatɪd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with patted
matted , fatted , ghettoed , nattered

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Variants

List of all variants of patted that leads to same result
pat , pats , patted , patting , pat down , pats down , patted down , patting down , pit-a-pat , pit-a-pats , pit-a-patted , pit-a-patting

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Forms

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pats, patting, patted

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Etymology

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The word 'patted' comes from the Old English word 'pattian', which means 'to pat' or 'to strike gently'.

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Trivia

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1. The Guinness World Record for the most pats given to a dog in one minute is held by a man named Steve White, who patted his dog 163 times.

2. In ancient Egypt, people would pat their mummies to ensure they were properly preserved.

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Related Concepts

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1. Smithing: In the context of smithing, 'patted' refers to a hammering technique used to shape metal.

2. Pat on the back: A gesture of approval, encouragement, or condolence, where one pats another person on the back.

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Culture

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In literature, 'patted' is used metaphorically to describe a soothing or calming action, such as in Robert Frost's poem 'The Road Not Taken', where the speaker says, 'I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.' The speaker then goes on to say, 'And that has made all the difference, And now, hours later, I patted my horse for this grace.'

How to Memorize "patted"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine gently tapping or pressing the surface of an object with your hand.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'patted' with the feeling of a gentle touch or the sound of tapping.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Patting is a gentle patter' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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