CEFR B1

patience

noun

Meaning

The ability to wait or to continue doing something despite difficulties or delays, without getting angry or upset.

Examples

You need a lot of patience to learn a new language.
She showed great patience in dealing with the difficult customer.

Synonyms: calmness, endurance, perseverance, forbearance

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patience (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪʃəns/

Definition

The ability to wait or to continue doing something despite difficulties or delays, without getting angry or upset.

Examples

You need a lot of patience to learn a new language.
She showed great patience in dealing with the difficult customer.
His patience finally paid off when he got the promotion.

How to Use patience

patience with (prepositional phrase): The ability to tolerate someone or something difficult. — "He has a lot of patience with young children."
patience for (prepositional phrase): Willingness to wait for something. — "Do you have the patience for such a long project?"

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