patients (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪʃənts/
Definition
People receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.
Examples
The hospital has a special ward for long-term patients.
Nurses are trained to deal with difficult patients.
The doctor explained the procedure to her patients.
How to Use patients
- patient with (prepositional phrase)
- Tolerant and understanding towards someone or something. — "The teacher was very patient with the slow learners."
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