patient (A2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
Definition
Able to wait calmly for a long time or to accept trouble, pain, or difficulty without getting angry.
Examples
She is very patient with her students.
You need to be patient when learning a new language.
The patient waited for hours to see the doctor.
How to Use patient
- patient with (prepositional phrase)
- Showing patience towards someone or something. — "The teacher was patient with the slow learner."
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