Definition of pat in the English dictionary
The first definition of pat in the dictionary is to hit lightly with the palm of the hand or some other flat surface. Other definition of pat is to slap gently, esp on the back, as an expression of affection, congratulation, etc. Pat is also to shape, smooth, etc, with a flat instrument or the palm.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO PAT
PRESENT
Present
I pat
you pat
he/she/it pats
we pat
you pat
they pat
Present continuous
I am patting
you are patting
he/she/it is patting
we are patting
you are patting
they are patting
Present perfect
I have patted
you have patted
he/she/it has patted
we have patted
you have patted
they have patted
Present perfect continuous
I have been patting
you have been patting
he/she/it has been patting
we have been patting
you have been patting
they have been patting
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I patted
you patted
he/she/it patted
we patted
you patted
they patted
Past continuous
I was patting
you were patting
he/she/it was patting
we were patting
you were patting
they were patting
Past perfect
I had patted
you had patted
he/she/it had patted
we had patted
you had patted
they had patted
Past perfect continuous
I had been patting
you had been patting
he/she/it had been patting
we had been patting
you had been patting
they had been patting
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will pat
you will pat
he/she/it will pat
we will pat
you will pat
they will pat
Future continuous
I will be patting
you will be patting
he/she/it will be patting
we will be patting
you will be patting
they will be patting
Future perfect
I will have patted
you will have patted
he/she/it will have patted
we will have patted
you will have patted
they will have patted
Future perfect continuous
I will have been patting
you will have been patting
he/she/it will have been patting
we will have been patting
you will have been patting
they will have been patting
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would pat
you would pat
he/she/it would pat
we would pat
you would pat
they would pat
Conditional continuous
I would be patting
you would be patting
he/she/it would be patting
we would be patting
you would be patting
they would be patting
Conditional perfect
I would have pat
you would have pat
he/she/it would have pat
we would have pat
you would have pat
they would have pat
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been patting
you would have been patting
he/she/it would have been patting
we would have been patting
you would have been patting
they would have been patting
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you pat
we let´s pat
you pat
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
patting
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PAT»
The term «pat» is very widely used and occupies the
5.533 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
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10 QUOTES WITH «PAT»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
pat.
I'm not an animal lover if that means you think things are nice if you can pat them, but I am intoxicated by animals.
There are no pat answers - we're pushing through some new frontiers, and lessons of the past don't always apply.
It's almost a joke how good I am at charades. Not to pat my own back, but I'm literally - I'm kind of unstoppable.
The Oscar nomination is great. It's a great pat on the back. And I like that.
Anyone who wants simple, pat stories should buy another author's product. The real universe ain't that way, and neither are my fictive ones.
A pat on the back, through only a few vertebrae removed from a kick in the pants, is miles ahead in results.
Pat O'Brien knows nothing. He's on the Hell express.
I'm not the type to pat myself on the back and all that, but somebody has to be lucky, right? When I got to Dallas, I was struggling - sleeping on the floor with six guys in a three-bedroom apartment. I used to drive around, look at the big houses, and imagine what it would be like to live there and use that as motivation.
Normally, I've found in my life that the louder you speak, probably, the less of a fighter you are. All the fighters I've had a chance and the honor to serve with didn't pat themselves on the back, were pretty humble men and women.
The conversion of agnostic High Tories to the Anglican church is always rather suspect. It seems too pat and predictable, too clearly a matter of politics rather than faith.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PAT»
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Gives children opportunities to touch a rabbit, smell flowers, look in a mirror, and participate in other activities enjoyed by Paul and Judy.
Writing Better Lyrics has been a staple for songwriters for nearly two decades.
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Pat Metheny Guitar Etudes (Music Instruction): Warm-Up ...
This book includes a collection of 14 guitar etudes he created to help you limber up, improve picking technique and build finger independence.
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Pat Robertson: An American Life
A complimentary, independent portrait of the 700 Club host and co-founder of the Christian Coalition considers his role as a reviled figure in the secular world and a formidable role model among Christian fundamentalists, in a profile that ...
He now returns with Beach Music, the powerful story of a family haunted by memories that reach back into a troubled past.
Bright, bold, new edition of popular novel about grade six school camp.(New-look Elizabeth Honey cover to match her other backlist titles.)
This book provides a comprehensive account and critical analysis of the literary career of Pat Barker.
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The Best of
Pat Sloan Applique Quilts
The popular expert shares 11 of her best-loved appliqué designs of flowers, acorns, stars, vines, and more.
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The Power of Positive Dog Training
Now that's The Power of Positive Dog Training.
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Charles and Ray Eames: Designers of the Twentieth Century
Charles and Ray Eames, perhaps the most famous design partnership of 20th-century America, did pioneering work in furniture, film, architecture, and exhibition design.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PAT»
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pat is used in the context of the following news items.
Why Is NBC Bringing Anti-Gay Xenophobe Pat Buchanan Back To …
NBC's Meet the Press this weekend will host Pat Buchanan, a homophobic and racist commentator. MSNBC parted ways with Buchanan in ... «Media Matters for America, Jul 15»
Former Army Ranger Steven Elliott, who likely killed NFL star Pat …
Steven Elliott, 34, told the story of the moment Tillman was killed by friendly fire on April 22, 2004 when his regiment was ambushed. Elliott and ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
Get to Know the CN Staff: Pat Janssen
Pat: If I had the ability to travel in time, I wouldn't sit on my hands and just let them not win a title. I'd go all Marty McFly on the situation and make ... «Corn Nation, Jul 15»
Pat Riley's 5 best trades for the Miami Heat
Miami Heat President Pat Riley watching from the stands during the trophy ceremonies of the Eastern Conference Final between the Miami ... «Palm Beach Post, Jul 15»
30 Questions in 30 Days: New PAT Rules
Offensive line coach Pat Flaherty said that he likes Pugh there next to rookie left tackle Ereck Flowers to be the bridge of communication as a ... «Giants.com, Jul 15»
Pat Harvey Honored With Emmy's Prestigious Governor's Award
“Pat is an iconic figure in Los Angeles who has made invaluable contributions through her work at CBS2 and KCAL9, and philanthropically in ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
Hillsborough inquests review: Inger Shah | Marian McCabe | Pat …
Footage showed him cradling Pat in his arms as he lay in the pens and later kneeling by his side after he was carried onto the pitch. The court ... «Liverpool Echo, Jul 15»
Pat Murphy defends record on women's issues
CEDAR RAPIDS | Even before he launched his new campaign for Congress in Iowa's 1st District, Pat Murphy was under attack as not to be ... «Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, Jul 15»
Pat Caputo - Baseball Hall of Fame needs to right the wrong of …
By Pat Caputo, pat.caputo@oakpress.com, @patcaputo98 on Twitter. Posted: 07/26/15, 3:23 PM EDT | Updated: 2 hrs ago. # Comments. Hall of fame inductions ... «The Macomb Daily, Jul 15»
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A spectacle in modern jazz, guitarist Pat Metheny and his combo resolve the rift between mainstream jazz and fusion with sprightly grooves and ... «ABS CBN News, Jul 15»
