patience
word · lemma: patient
Definition
The ability to stay calm and keep waiting or dealing with something difficult without getting angry or upset. It is also the ability to accept that some things take time.
Usage & Nuances
Usually uncountable: say 'have patience' or 'show patience', not usually 'a patience'. Common patterns: 'be patient with someone', 'have the patience to do something', 'lose patience'. 'Patience' is the noun; 'patient' is the adjective.
Example Sentences
Thanks for your patience—I know this is taking longer than expected.
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Good teachers need patience.
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I don't have enough patience to wait that long.
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Her patience helped the child learn.
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He finally lost his patience when the app crashed again.
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Teaching my dad how to use his new phone takes a lot of patience.
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