B1adjectivepsychologyhealth
US/ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
UK/ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
able to wait or deal with problems calmly, without getting angry or upset
More often (noun): a person who is receiving medical care
In context
Thank you for being patient while we fix the problem.
She is a patient teacher who explains things many times.
Be patient with the new staff; they are still learning.
Words that go with patient
verb + adjective
- be patientPlease be patient; your order is on its way.
- remain patientCustomers must remain patient during the system update.
adjective + preposition
- patient withNurses have to be patient with anxious visitors.
adverb + adjective
- extremely patientOur support team is extremely patient.
adjective + noun
- patient customersWe thank our patient customers for waiting.
- patient teacherA patient teacher can make hard topics easier.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
You need to be patience.Correct: You need to be patient.