Synonyms for

Patch

Verb / pætʃ / Another word for patch — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small piece of material used to cover or mend a hole or a weak spot

Synonyms & similar words

plot bandage fleck dapple mend maculation patchup temporaryhookup plotofground darn spell spot eyepatch while piece plotofland speckle piece repair fix mend spot section area fragment segment part portion bit scraps remnant strip band-aid plaster emblem badge decal

Synonyms by register

Formal

section segment portion area

Informal

bit piece smidgen dab

Literary

morsel scrap fragment

Antonyms

whole entirety unbroken complete solid continuous

Common collocations

  • patch of land
  • patch of grass
  • patch of sky
  • patch of color
  • patch test
  • patch up
  • software patch
  • eye patch

Word family

noun patch
verb patch
adjective patchy

Usage note

The word 'patch' can refer to a small area, a piece of material used for mending, or a period of time. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I put a patch on my jeans.
  2. The farmer planted a patch of corn.
  3. The doctor put a patch on my eye.
  4. She sewed a patch onto the quilt.
  5. He wore a patch on his uniform.

Quotes

  • "A person patching up a failing marriage can appear to be in a state of denial." - Alain de Botton
  • "We are all patchwork, and so shapeless and diverse in composition that each bit, each moment, plays its own game." - Michel Eyquem de Montaigne
  • "I'm just a patch in a crazy quilt." - Elvis Presley

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