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She put a patch on the torn backpack.
What does Patch mean?
a repair piece or a fixing update.
Dictionary definition
A piece used to cover or repair something, or an update that fixes a software problem.
Example sentences
Patch in a sentence
medium
The app needed a patch to fix the login problem.
hard
A small patch can repair damage before it spreads.
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What does patch mean?
Patch means a repair piece or a fixing update.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses patch correctly?
The correct sentence uses patch in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to patch?
Repair is close in meaning to patch.
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WordPatch.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningPatch means a repair piece or a fixing update.
ExampleExample: She put a patch on the torn backpack.
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Synonyms
Words like Patch
Antonyms
Opposite words
tearOpposite or contrasting meaning.
holeOpposite or contrasting meaning.
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Word family
Patch word family
Base word
patch
noun
patchs
Plural form.
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Hint for students
a repair piece or a fixing update.
Common mix-up
Patch is not the same as tear. Patch means a repair piece or a fixing update.
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Read this model sentence: The app needed a patch to fix the login problem. Clue words: fix, app, needed. Underline clue words that show why patch fits instead of tear. Now write one new sentence that shows patch without using the word patch. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show patch?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The app needed a patch to fix the login problem." Why does patch fit better than tear?
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