Patience
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Patience is a noun meaning The quality of being patient.
Meaning
The quality of being patient.
More Meanings
- (chiefly British) Any of various card games that can be played by one person.
Example Sentences
I appreciate the patience with which you've explained it.
Musical perfection requires practice and a lot of patience.
The most surprising thing was to discover that each job had its little tricks, peculiarities that had been learned in the experience of years, and one of the really pleasing features was the unlimited patience and kindliness of the chargehands and fitters, who would go to great lengths to teach the budding engineer all they themselves knew.
Word Forms
- patiences
Synonyms for patience
Depending on context, synonyms include forbearance, restraint, thole, solitaire, longanimity.
Antonyms for patience
Common opposites include impatience.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include longanimity, forbearance, solitaire, patient, patiently, persistence.
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