B1
patience vs patient
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| patiencenoun/ˈpeɪ.ʃəns/ | Meaning the ability to wait or deal with problems calmly without getting angry | Goes with lose patience | Example After two hours in the traffic jam, the driver finally lost his patience. |
| patientadjective/ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/ | Meaning able to wait or deal with problems calmly, without getting angry or upset | Goes with be patient | Example Thank you for being patient while we fix the problem. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
We thank our customers for waiting.