B2
impatiently vs patiently
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| impatientlyadverb/ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃənt.li/ | Meaning in a way that shows you are annoyed because you have to wait or something is slow | Goes with wait impatiently | Example The children waited impatiently for the bus to arrive. |
| patientlyadverb/ˈpeɪ.ʃənt.li/ | Meaning in a calm way, without getting angry or upset while waiting or dealing with problems | Goes with wait patiently | Example The children waited patiently in line for the ice cream. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He listened to every complaint.