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patience

pa·tience

patience

pronunciation:: peI shns
features:: Homophone Note, Word Parts

part of speech:	noun
definition 1:	When you have patience, it means you stay calm and don't complain when something is difficult for you. Taking care of a puppy requires a lot of patience, especially if they like to chew on everything. similar words: tolerance
definition 2:	When you have patience, you don't get upset when you have to wait for something. Marty got really grumpy while waiting in line to go on the roller coaster. His mother told him he should have more patience. similar words: calmness
related words:	temper

Homophone Note

The words patience and patients sound alike but have different meanings. The word "patients" is the plural form of "patient," someone in the care of a doctor.

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