Patience - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpeɪʃns|  American pronunciation of the word patience
Brit.  |ˈpeɪʃ(ə)ns|  British pronunciation of the word patience

noun

- good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence (syn: forbearance, longanimity)
- a card game played by one person (syn: solitaire)

Extra examples

I don't have the patience to wait in line for hours just to buy a ticket.

Investors need to have patience. The economy will improve soon.

She treated her students with great patience and humor.

I don't have the patience to do crossword puzzles.

She has endless patience with the children.

He studied with great patience.

I wouldn't have the patience to sit sewing all day.

You'll need patience and understanding if you're going to be a teacher.

She has no patience with time-wasters.

I'm beginning to lose patience with you people.

It will take time and patience to get these changes accepted.

Celia's patience suddenly snapped and she told them to shut up.

Henry's negative attitude is beginning to try my patience (=make me lose my patience).

Do you have the patience to do this job?

He advises patience when dealing with children.

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