🇬🇧 Patch meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

A patch is a small piece of material that is used to cover, mend, or decorate a hole or worn area on something, such as clothing. It can also refer to a small area of land or a specific spot where something grows or is located.

My pants ripped, so I patched them with glittery fabric. Now they sparkle when I sneeze.

We found a patch of grass in our yard where only dandelions rule.

I wore a patch over my eye and pretended to be a pirate… until I fell into the couch.

There’s a patch of hair on my dog’s back that looks like Elvis.

I tripped in a patch of mud and became a living statue.

After the fall, a small hole showed on Sam's coat. His mother pulled a bright patch from her box, then pressed a tiny patch over the hole. She smoothed the patch, threaded the needle, and stitched the patch with quick, neat stitches. Sam hugged the warm coat and grinned at the colorful patch.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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