Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Patience


Patience: noun [uncountable]
Definition:
1. the ability to continue waiting or doing something for a long time without becoming angry or anxious
2. the ability to accept trouble and other people's annoying behaviour without complaining or becoming angry
3.(have) patienceused to tell someone to wait calmly
4.British English a card game for one player [= solitaire American English]
Sentence:
1.I wouldn't have the patience to sit sewing all day.
2.You'll need patience and understanding if you're going to be a teacher.
3.Patience, my dear. Some things take time.

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