Meaning of Patients
Individuals receiving medical care or treatment from healthcare professionals.
In simple words: People who receive medical treatment.
Patients in a sentence
- The doctor checked on her patients regularly.
- Patients often feel anxious before surgery.
- During the pandemic, many patients opted for virtual consultations.
- Patients with chronic illnesses require long-term care.
- We need to ensure all patients are treated equally.
How to use Patients
Used in medical and healthcare contexts to refer to people seeking or receiving care. Avoid using in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
noun, plural
Memory hint
Think of 'patience' when waiting; patients need patience while receiving care.
Related words
Collocations with Patients
- treat patients
- hospital patients
- patients' rights
Synonyms for Patients
- clients
- individuals
- receivers
Common mistakes with Patients
- Confused with 'patience'; remember, 'patients' refers to people, while 'patience' is a quality.
- Using 'patient' as a plural; 'patients' is the correct plural form.
- Mixing genders; patients can be any gender, but often mistakenly referred to as male.
Patients appears in
Patients in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مرضى
الناس اللي بيتعالجوا عند دكتور.
- Bengaliবাংলা
রোগী
যারা চিকিৎসা নিচ্ছেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Patienten
Leute, die medizinisch behandelt werden.
- SpanishEspañol
Pacientes
Personas que reciben tratamiento médico.
- Persianفارسی
بیماران
کسانی که درمان پزشکی دریافت میکنند.
- FrenchFrançais
Patients
Les gens qui se font soigner.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मरीज़
वो लोग जिनका इलाज चल रहा है।
- ItalianItaliano
Pazienti
Persone che ricevono cure mediche.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Pacientes
Pessoas que recebem tratamento médico.
- RussianРусский
Пациенты
Люди, которые проходят лечение.
- Urduاردو
مریضاں
وہ لوگ جو طبی علاج حاصل کرتے ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
病人
接受医疗的人。
More words like Patients
- Clients
- TrueA1
connected with facts rather than things that have been invented or guessed
- Is it true
A question asking if a statement or fact is correct.
- HospitalA1
a large building where people who are ill or injured are given medical treatment and care
- CenterA1
the middle point or part of something
- ThreatenB2
to say that you will cause trouble, hurt somebody, etc. if you do not get what you want
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Frequently asked questions about Patients
What does Patients mean?
People who receive medical treatment.
What is the definition of Patients?
Individuals receiving medical care or treatment from healthcare professionals.
How do you use Patients in a sentence?
The doctor checked on her patients regularly.
Can you give another example of Patients?
Patients often feel anxious before surgery.
What are synonyms for Patients?
Common alternatives include clients, individuals, receivers.
What is the opposite of Patients?
Opposite meanings include stubborn, impatient.
What words go with Patients?
It commonly pairs with treat patients, hospital patients, patients' rights.
What are common mistakes when using Patients?
Confused with 'patience'; remember, 'patients' refers to people, while 'patience' is a quality. Using 'patient' as a plural; 'patients' is the correct plural form. Mixing genders; patients can be any gender, but often mistakenly referred to as male.
How do you pronounce Patients?
US: //ˈpeɪʃənts//, UK: //ˈpeɪʃənts//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Patients?
Used in medical and healthcare contexts to refer to people seeking or receiving care. Avoid using in casual conversations.


