patch
noun
a small piece of material used to mend a tear or break, to cover a hole, or to strengthen a weak place.
patched
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past participleof patch.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof patch.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
patchnouna small piece of material used to mend a tear or break, to cover a hole, or to strengthen a weak place.
Example Sentences
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He then instructed me to pull back into the driveway and patched the tire for me on the spot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
The 39-year-old, who practised as a vet in Pakistan, patched himself up with glue stitches rather than wait at A&E. He said his children are now fearful of being attacked in school.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
Carlini had reported the bug to Ghost’s developers, who patched it on Feb. 16, weeks before Carlini’s San Francisco talk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
He has been inundated with customers wanting to have old bikes patched up.
From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 2026
The back seat is patched with gray duct tape; the half-open Plexiglas barrier is covered with notices warning him not to smoke, telling him how much to pay to the various airports.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
