Simple meaning
What does Patience mean?
Patience means staying calm while waiting or trying.
Dictionary definition
The ability to stay calm and keep waiting or working without giving up.
Example sentences
Patience in a sentence
easy
Patience helps when lines move slowly.
medium
It takes patience to learn a new sport skill.
hard
With patience, hard chapters become easier to understand.
Synonyms
Words like Patience
Antonyms
Opposite words
impatienceUse when someone cannot wait calmly.
restlessnessUse when calm waiting is difficult.
Word family
Patience word family
Base word
patience
adjective
patient
Able to wait calmly.
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Practice 1
What does patience mean?
Patience is calm endurance during delays or difficulties.
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