The word "Pattered" refers to a light, tapping sound, often made by feet or raindrops. Synonyms of pattered include tap, patter, drum, thump, thud, clatter, and patter. The word also sometimes refers to the sound of someone speaking quickly and lightly, in which case synonyms could include chatter, babble, talk, prattle, blabber, and jabber. Pattering can also be used to describe the sound of animal feet, in which case synonyms would include scurry, scamper, gallop, and trot. The word "pattered" also has related words such as patterning, patterns, and patterned. Using synonyms can help to add variety and nuance to writing.