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- pronunciation:
- peI
sh
nt
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a person or animal that is getting medical treatment.
The doctor asked the patient how long he had been feeling sick.
- synonyms:
- case
- similar words:
- client, invalid, outpatient, victim
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
able to stand trouble or pain without complaining.
The barber was patient with the squirming child.- similar words:
- enduring, meek, steadfast
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definition 2: |
able to wait without complaining or becoming upset.
How could she be so patient when he kept her waiting for an hour?- antonyms:
- impatient
- similar words:
- calm, cool, serene
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related words: |
passive, understanding |
derivation: |
patiently (adv.) |
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