patch
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B1
/pætʃ/
small piece or area
Etymology
Etymology Information
'patch' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'pacche,' where 'pacche' meant 'a piece of cloth.'
Historical Evolution
'pacche' transformed into the modern English word 'patch.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a piece of cloth,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings, including 'to mend' and 'a small area.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small piece of material used to mend or cover a hole or weak spot.
She sewed a patch onto the torn jeans.
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Noun 2
a small area that is different in some way from the area that surrounds it.
There was a patch of sunlight on the floor.
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Verb 1
to mend or strengthen a torn or weak point.
He patched the roof to stop the leak.
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