Pat - English meaning

adverb

In a way that is advantageous (= giving advantages or helping to make you more successful)

Usage examples:

Through this treaty we hope to trade successfully and advantageously with europe., the rebels were …

adverb

In a manner that is suitable or proper in the circumstances.

Usage examples:

Volunteers need to be approachable, calm, and able to respond appropriately

adverb

In a way that is suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion

Usage examples:

She didn't think we were appropriately dressed for a wedding., business leaders who acted appropria…

adverb

In a manner that is appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.

Usage examples:

America's aptly named sunshine state

adverb

In a way that is suitable or right for a particular situation

Usage examples:

Aptly named we spent a week at the aptly named grand view hotel., "perseverance" aptly describes hi…

adverb

In a way that suggests a positive and successful future

Usage examples:

The day did not begin auspiciously., our holiday didn't start auspiciously - the flight was delayed…

noun

A solid or hollow spherical or egg-shaped object that is kicked, thrown, or hit in a game.

Usage examples:

A cricket ball

verb

(in cricket) a delivery of the ball by the bowler to the batsman.

Usage examples:

His half century came off only forty balls

noun

A formal social gathering for dancing.

Usage examples:

Anne danced with the captain at a fancy-dress ball

adverb

In a favourable or advantageous way; so as to have a good effect.

Usage examples:

We are privileged to beneficially affect the lives of tens of thousands of children every day

adverb

In a way that is helpful, useful, or good

Usage examples:

Research has shown that including nutrition information on restaurant menus can beneficially influe…

noun

An item of soft sweet food made from a mixture of flour, fat, eggs, sugar, and other ingredients, baked and sometimes iced or decorated.

Usage examples:

A delicious cake smothered with whipped cream

verb

(of a thick or sticky substance that hardens when dry) cover and become encrusted on (the surface of an object).

Usage examples:

His clothes were caked in mud

noun

A sweet food made with a mixture of flour, eggs, fat, and sugar

Usage examples:

Would you like a piece of/a slice of/some cake?, chocolate/sponge cake, a birthday/christmas cake, …

verb

Touch or stroke gently or lovingly.

Usage examples:

She caressed the girl's forehead

noun

A gentle or loving touch.

Usage examples:

She felt the caress of his breath on her cheek

verb

To touch or kiss someone in a gentle and loving way

Usage examples:

Gently he caressed her cheek.

noun

A thick, solid piece of something.

Usage examples:

Huge chunks of masonry littered the street

verb

Divide (something) into chunks.

Usage examples:

Chunk four pounds of pears

verb

Move with or make a muffled, metallic sound.

Usage examples:

The door chunked behind them

verb

Strike the palms of (one's hands) together repeatedly, typically in order to applaud someone or something.

Usage examples:

Agnes clapped her hands in glee

noun

An act of striking together the palms of the hands.

Usage examples:

When they stop i give them a clap

noun

A venereal disease, especially gonorrhoea.

Usage examples:

She has given him the clap

noun

A lump of earth or clay.

Usage examples:

Frost is essential for breaking up clods into manageable sizes

noun

A piece of soil or clay

Usage examples:

Clod of their hoofs threw up clods of earth as they galloped across the field.

noun

A stupid person

Usage examples:

Don't be such a clod!

adverb

In a way that fits well with particular needs, activities, and plans.

Usage examples:

This house is very conveniently located

adverb

In a way that is suitable for your purposes and needs and causes the least difficulty

Usage examples:

They have conveniently provided a return envelope for you to use., the box conveniently folds flat …

adverb

In a place that is near or easy to get to or use

Usage examples:

The house is conveniently situated near the station and the shops., there is a cloakroom situated c…

verb

Form or cause to form into a curved or spiral shape.

Usage examples:

Her fingers curled round the microphone

noun

Something in the shape of a spiral or coil, especially a lock of hair.

Usage examples:

Her blonde hair was a mass of tangled curls

noun

A piece of hair that grows or has been formed into a curving shape, or something that is the same shape as this

Usage examples:

Tight/loose curls, in curls her hair fell in curls over her shoulders., curls of smoke were rising …

verb

Press against (something) lightly several times with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it or to apply a substance.

Usage examples:

He dabbed his mouth with his napkin

noun

A small amount of something.

Usage examples:

She licked a dab of chocolate from her finger

noun

A small, commercially important flatfish found chiefly in the north atlantic.

Usage examples:

Even though this rig is especially good for gurnards, it also proves superbly successful for dabs, …

adverb

In a way that is helpful or useful in a particular situation, but sometimes not morally acceptable

Usage examples:

We were looking to get something done expediently., he has expediently adjusted his stance on sever…

adjective

Ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.

Usage examples:

Facile generalizations

adjective

Easy or too easy; not needing effort

Usage examples:

He does not permit himself facile answers.

adjective

A facile remark or theory is too simple and has not been thought about enough

Usage examples:

A facile explanation, we must avoid facile recriminations about who was to blame.

adverb

With approval.

Usage examples:

The audience responded very favourably

adverb

In a way that shows someone or something is liked or approved of

Usage examples:

New recruits are usually desperate to be judged favourably by their superiors., patients comment mo…

adverb

In a way that gives you an advantage or more chance of success

Usage examples:

Compare favourably our products compare favourably with all the leading brands., he's prepared to c…

adverb

In a way that is suitable or appropriate under the circumstances.

Usage examples:

Obituaries fittingly described him as a master of figures

adverb

In a way that is suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion

Usage examples:

Fittingly, it was her uncle who sang at the funeral., the auction, organized by the fashion industr…

verb

Stroke or caress lovingly or erotically.

Usage examples:

He kissed and fondled her

noun

An act of fondling.

Usage examples:

A penniless essex university student is auctioning a fondle of her breasts on e-bay to get her thro…

verb

Touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner

adjective

(of words or a speaker) fluent but insincere and shallow.

Usage examples:

The glib phrases soon roll off the tongue

adjective

Speaking or spoken in a confident way, but without careful thought or honesty

Usage examples:

He's a glib, self-centred man., glib answer/explanation no one was convinced by his glib answers/ex…

noun

A lump of a viscous or slimy substance.

Usage examples:

A gob of phlegm

verb

Spit.

Usage examples:

It implies not gobbing on passersby, not binge drinking while getting pregnant at the age of 12, no…

noun

An american sailor.

noun

A piece or lump of flesh, food, or other matter.

Usage examples:

A torn-off gobbet of flesh

noun

A small piece or lump of something, especially food

adverb

In a happy way.

Usage examples:

Eleanor giggled happily

adverb

In a happy way

Usage examples:

Happily married he was happily married with two young children., she munched happily on her chocola…

adverb

Willingly

Usage examples:

I'd happily offer to help him if i thought it would make any difference.

noun

A large piece of something, especially food, cut or broken off a larger piece.

Usage examples:

A hunk of bread

noun

A large, thick piece, especially of food

Usage examples:

A hunk of bread/cheese/meat

noun

A tall, strong, attractive man

noun

A rounded lump or ball, especially at the end or on the surface of something.

Usage examples:

After the glue has hardened, rub fine-grain sandpaper across the surface of both knobs, making thei…

verb

(of a man) have sex with (someone).

noun

A round handle, or a small, round device for controlling a machine or electrical equipment

Usage examples:

A brass door knob, turn/twiddle the little knob to adjust the volume.

adverb

It is fortunate that.

Usage examples:

Luckily they didn't recognize me

adverb

Because of good luck

Usage examples:

Luckily, i had some money with me.

noun

A compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape.

Usage examples:

There was a lump of ice floating in the milk

verb

Put in an indiscriminate mass or group; treat as alike without regard for particulars.

Usage examples:

Hong kong and bangkok tend to be lumped together in holiday brochures

verb

Accept or tolerate a disagreeable situation whether one likes it or not.

Usage examples:

You can like it or lump it but i've got to work

noun

A large body of matter with no definite shape.

Usage examples:

The sun broke out from behind a mass of clouds

adjective

Involving or affecting large numbers of people or things.

Usage examples:

The film has mass appeal

verb

Assemble or cause to assemble into a single body or mass.

Usage examples:

Both countries began massing troops in the region

adverb

If something happens opportunely, it happens at a time that is likely to produce success or that is convenient

Usage examples:

A police car opportunely came down the road at that moment and the officers were able to help them.…

adjective

(of an action) carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort.

Usage examples:

He gave a perfunctory nod

adjective

Done quickly and without showing that you care or have much interest

Usage examples:

She asked a few perfunctory questions about my family and then ended the conversation.

noun

A domestic or tamed animal kept for companionship or pleasure.

Usage examples:

The pony was a family pet

verb

Stroke or pat (an animal) affectionately.

Usage examples:

The cats came to be petted

noun

A fit of sulking or ill humour.

Usage examples:

Mother's in a pet

noun

A portion of an object or of material, produced by cutting, tearing, or breaking the whole.

Usage examples:

A piece of cheese

verb

Assemble something from parts or pieces.

Usage examples:

The dinosaur was pieced together from 119 bones

noun

A part of something

Usage examples:

A piece of cake/chicken/pizza, the vase lay on the floor in pieces (= broken into small parts)., sh…

noun

A part of a whole.

Usage examples:

A portion of the jetty still stands

verb

Divide (something) into parts; share out.

Usage examples:

Every month you send the agency a single payment that is portioned out to each of your creditors un…

adverb

In a way that yields profit or financial gain.

Usage examples:

The company expects to start trading profitably early this year

adverb

In a way that happens exactly when needed but without being planned

Usage examples:

The loud music providentially drowned out the conversation., providentially, a neighbour stopped by…

verb

Apply firm pressure to the surface of (something), using a repeated back and forth motion.

Usage examples:

She rubbed her arm, where she had a large bruise

noun

An act of rubbing.

Usage examples:

She pulled out a towel and gave her head a quick rub

abbreviation

Russian rouble(s).

adjective

Easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty.

Usage examples:

A simple solution

noun

A medicinal herb, or a medicine made from one.

Usage examples:

The gatherers of simples

exclamation

Of very low intelligence.

adjective

Treating complex issues and problems as if they were much simpler than they really are.

Usage examples:

Simplistic solutions

adjective

Simple but not effectively dealing with a real situation or problem, which is more complicated

Usage examples:

A simplistic idea/plan

adjective

Done or operating in an impressively smooth and efficient way.

Usage examples:

Rangers have been entertaining crowds with a slick passing game

noun

An oil slick.

Usage examples:

The slick is a serious threat to marine life

verb

Make (one's hair) flat, smooth, and glossy by applying water, oil, or gel to it.

Usage examples:

His damp hair was slicked back

adjective

Having an even and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations.

Usage examples:

Smooth flat rocks

verb

Give (something) a flat, regular surface or appearance.

Usage examples:

She smoothed out the newspaper

adverb

In a way that is without difficulties.

Usage examples:

The course of true love never did run smooth

noun

An act of hitting or striking someone or something; a blow.

Usage examples:

He received three strokes of the cane

verb

Move one's hand with gentle pressure over (a surface), typically repeatedly; caress.

Usage examples:

He put his hand on her hair and stroked it

verb

A single complete movement

adverb

In a way that is right or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.

Usage examples:

Dress suitably for the hot weather

adverb

In a way that is acceptable and right for something or someone

Usage examples:

There are rules about dressing suitably., a suitably qualified person, he sounds suitably embarrass…

noun

A device by which a flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container can be controlled.

Usage examples:

She turned the cold tap on

verb

Draw liquid through the tap or spout of (a cask, barrel, or other container).

Usage examples:

Several barrels had been tapped to celebrate old victories

noun

A quick light blow, or the sound of such a blow.

Usage examples:

There was a sharp tap at the door

adjective

Done or occurring at a favourable or useful time; opportune.

Usage examples:

A timely warning

verb

Come into or be in contact with.

Usage examples:

He leaned back so that only two legs of his chair touched the floor

noun

An act of touching someone or something.

Usage examples:

Her touch on his shoulder was hesitant

verb

Make physical contact with, come in contact with

adjective

Failing to make someone believe that something is true or valid.

Usage examples:

She felt the lie was unconvincing

adjective

If an explanation or story is unconvincing, it does not sound or seem true or real

Usage examples:

They gave some unconvincing explanations for the system failure., the dialogue was unconvincing, pa…

adverb

In a way that is beneficial or profitable.

Usage examples:

One of the team might be usefully employed as a photographer

adverb

In an effective or helpful way

Usage examples:

We could usefully spend the free time sightseeing.

noun

A piece of wood, metal, etc. having one thick end and tapering to a thin edge, that is driven between two objects or parts of an object to secure or separate them.

Usage examples:

The door was secured by a wedge

verb

Fix in position using a wedge.

Usage examples:

The door was wedged open

verb

Prepare (pottery clay) for use by cutting, kneading, and throwing down to homogenize it and remove air pockets.

Usage examples:

The photo shows this as if you are facing the person wedging the clay.