Par vs. Pat

Par (preposition)

By; with.

Par (noun)

Equal value; equality of nominal and actual value; the value expressed on the face or in the words of a certificate of value, as a bond or other commercial paper.

Par (noun)

Equality of condition or circumstances.

Par (noun)

The allotted number of strokes to reach the hole.

“He needs to make this shot for par.”

Par (noun)

A hole in which a player achieves par.

Par (noun)

An amount which is taken as an average or mean.

Par (verb)

To reach the hole in the allotted number of strokes.

“He will need to par every hole in order to win this game.”

Pat (noun)

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

Pat (noun)

A light tap or slap, especially with the hands

Pat (noun)

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

Pat (noun)

Patent.

Pat (noun)

Pattern.

Pat (verb)

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

“To show affection, he decided he would pat the boy on the head.”

Pat (verb)

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

“I patted the cookie dough into shape.”

Pat (verb)

To stroke or fondle (an animal).

“Do you want to pat the cat?”

Pat (verb)

To gently rain.

Pat (adjective)

Timely, suitable, apt, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken.

“a pat expression”

Pat (adjective)

Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.

Pat (adverb)

Opportunely, in a timely or suitable way.

Pat (adverb)

Perfectly.

“He has the routine down pat.”