patient
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
Able to wait calmly for a long time without becoming annoyed.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
tolerant
Antonyms
Usage notes
"Patient" is also a noun meaning someone receiving medical care, a different sense of the same word.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "You have to be _____ while the bread is rising."
Answer: patient
In your own words, what does "patient" mean?
Able to wait calmly for a long time without becoming annoyed.
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