patience
Translation
patience
Examples
You need a lot of patience to be a teacher.
You need a lot of patience to be a teacher.
My patience is running out.
My patience is running out.
Grammar Patterns
((have/show)) patience to be patient Please have patience with me.
patience ((with sb./sth.)) tolerance for someone or something She has great patience with children.
Similar Words
Synonyms: forbearance, endurance, tolerance; Antonyms: impatience, frustration
Etymology
From Latin 'patientia' meaning 'suffering, endurance,' from 'patiens' (suffering).
Memory Tips
Think of a hospital 'patient' who must have 'patience' while waiting to get better.