- pronunciation:
- peI
sh
ns
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the ability to calmly put up with pain or trouble without getting upset or angry.
He showed a lot of patience when his son scratched the new car.- synonyms:
- stamina
- similar words:
- endurance, resignation, tolerance
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| definition 2: |
the ability to stay calm when there is a delay.
He waited for the bus with patience.- similar words:
- calmness, composure, poise, self-control
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| related words: |
temper |
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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.