B2noun 1K

Patience

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈpeɪʃns/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈpeɪʃns/"]/

Meaning of Patience

the ability to stay calm and accept a delay or something annoying without complaining

In simple words: The ability to wait without getting upset.

Patience in a sentence

• Patience is key when learning a new language, as progress takes time.
• She showed great patience while waiting in the long line at the bank.
• Developing patience helps you remain calm in stressful situations.
• His patience ran out after waiting for hours without any response.
• Having patience during challenging times often leads to better outcomes.
• The gardener's patience was rewarded when the flowers finally bloomed.

How to use Patience

Used in various contexts to describe the quality of being able to tolerate delays or problems. Commonly appropriate in both personal and professional settings, but may seem less fitting in urgent or fast-paced situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Remember 'patience' like 'pay-chance' — you need to pay attention to waiting.

Related words

Collocations with Patience

• endless
• great
• infinite
• exercise
• have
• show
• be exhausted
• run out
• snap
• with patience
• patience  for
• patience  with
• the patience of a saint
• endless
• great
• infinite
• exercise
• have
• show
• be exhausted
• run out
• snap
• with patience
• patience  for
• patience  with
• the patience of a saint

Synonyms for Patience

• tolerance
• forbearance
• endurance
• calmness
• self-control

Opposites of Patience

• impatience

Common mistakes with Patience

• Confusing with 'patients' (people receiving medical care)
• Using in a context where urgency is implied
• Mispronouncing as 'pa-tience' instead of 'pay-shence'

Frequently asked questions about Patience

What does Patience mean?

The ability to wait without getting upset.

What is the definition of Patience?

the ability to stay calm and accept a delay or something annoying without complaining

How do you use Patience in a sentence?

Patience is key when learning a new language, as progress takes time.

Can you give another example of Patience?

She showed great patience while waiting in the long line at the bank.

What are synonyms for Patience?

Common alternatives include tolerance, forbearance, endurance, calmness, self-control.

What is the opposite of Patience?

Opposite meanings include impatience.

What words go with Patience?

It commonly pairs with endless, great, infinite, exercise, have, show, be exhausted, run out, snap, with patience, patience  for, patience  with, the patience of a saint, endless, great, infinite, exercise, have, show, be exhausted, run out, snap, with patience, patience  for, patience  with, the patience of a saint.

What are common mistakes when using Patience?

Confusing with 'patients' (people receiving medical care) Using in a context where urgency is implied Mispronouncing as 'pa-tience' instead of 'pay-shence'

How do you pronounce Patience?

US: /["/ˈpeɪʃns/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpeɪʃns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Patience?

Used in various contexts to describe the quality of being able to tolerate delays or problems. Commonly appropriate in both personal and professional settings, but may seem less fitting in urgent or fast-paced situations.

What CEFR level is Patience?

"Patience" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.