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- pronunciation:
- peI
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition: |
A patient is a person or animal that is getting medical help. Doctors, nurses, and dentists have patients.
My mother took care of many patients when she worked as a nurse at the hospital.When my grandma was in the hospital, she shared her room with another patient.
- similar words:
- client, victim
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
When you are patient, you stay calm and don't complain when something is difficult for you.
My teacher was very patient with me when I was having trouble understanding the math problem.- synonyms:
- tolerant
- similar words:
- enduring
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| definition 2: |
When you are patient, you can wait without getting upset or angry.
The bus should be here soon, so let's be patient and wait.- antonyms:
- impatient
- similar words:
- calm, cool
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| related words: |
steady, understanding |
| derivation: |
patiently (adv.) |
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