Ped vs. Pet — What's the Difference?

Peds are aggregates of soil particles formed as a result of pedogenic processes; this natural organization of particles forms discrete units separated by pores or voids. The term is generally used for macroscopic (visible; i.e.

A pet, or companion animal, is an animal kept primarily for a person's company or entertainment rather than as a working animal, livestock or a laboratory animal. Popular pets are often considered to have attractive appearances, intelligence and relatable personalities, but some pets may be taken in on an altruistic basis (such as a stray animal) and accepted by the owner regardless of these characteristics.

(on traffic signs) A pedestrian.

A domestic or tamed animal kept for companionship or pleasure

A pedestal.

A fit of sulking or ill humour

(obsolete) A basket; a hamper; a pannier.

Stroke or pat (an animal) affectionately

(soil science) An aggregate of soil particles that forms a structural unit in soil.

An animal kept for enjoyment or companionship.

A motorcycle.

An object of the affections.

A pedophile.

A person especially loved or indulged; a favorite

A basket; a hammer; a pannier.

A fit of bad temper or pique.

Kept as a pet

Particularly cherished or indulged

Expressing or showing affection

Being a favorite

To stroke or caress gently.

To stroke or fondle amorously.

To be sulky and peevish.

An animal kept as a companion.

(by extension) Something kept as a companion, including inanimate objects. (pet rock, pet plant, etc.)

One who is excessively loyal to a superior and receives preferential treatment.

Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.

A fit of petulance, a sulk, arising from the impression that one has been offended or slighted.

Abbreviation of petition

A term of endearment usually applied to women and children.

(transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).

To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.

To treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge.

To be a pet.

To be peevish; to sulk.

Favourite; cherished; the focus of one's (usually positive) attention.

Kept or treated as a pet.

A cade lamb; a lamb brought up by hand.

Any person especially cherished and indulged; a fondling; a darling; often, a favorite child.

A slight fit of peevishness or fretfulness.

Any animal kept as a companion, usually in or around one's home, typically domesticated and cared for attentively and often affectionately. Distinguished from animals raised for food or to perform useful tasks, as a draft animal.

Petted; indulged; admired; cherished; as, a pet child; a pet lamb; a pet theory; a pet animal.

To treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge; as, she was petted and spoiled.

To be a pet.

A domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

A special loved one

A fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)

Using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)

Stroke or caress gently;

Stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking

Preferred above all others and treated with partiality;