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patch

Pronunciation: [/pæt͡ʃ/]

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patch: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use patch in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “repair”

(noun) a piece of material used to cover a hole or fix something that is damaged. Like a bandage for your clothes or a small piece of paper over a hole.

Example

She sewed a patch onto her jeans to cover the hole.

Example

The patch on the tire didn't hold and it went flat again.

Example

Can you find a patch to cover the tear in the jacket?

Context: “area”

(noun) a small area that looks different from the surrounding area. Like a patch of flowers in a field or a patch of mold on a wall.

Example

There's a lovely patch of wildflowers growing in the meadow.

Example

He noticed a patch of peeling paint on the wall.

Example

Have you ever planted a patch of vegetables in your garden?

Context: “update”

(verb) to make a minor change or update to something. Like fixing a small issue in a software program or updating information on a website.

Example

The company patched the software to fix a security vulnerability.

Example

They didn't have time to patch the website before the deadline.

Example

When will you patch the bug in the program?

How to pronounce patch

Pronunciation: [/pæt͡ʃ/]

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