patience

noun/ˈpeɪʃəns/

Frequency rank: #3,217 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

The ability to wait calmly without becoming annoyed.

Illustration for the English word “patience”

Example sentence

Good things come to those who wait, so always practice patience.

Synonyms & related words

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