- pronunciation:
- peI
sh
ns
- 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
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| 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
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| related words: |
temper |
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.
The word patience
contains the following part: