patience
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Britannica Dictionary definition of PATIENCE
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the quality of being patient: such as
a
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the ability to wait for a long time without becoming annoyed or upset
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I don't have the patience to wait in line for hours just to buy a ticket.
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Investors need to have patience. The economy will improve soon.
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“Aren't you finished yet?” “Have patience (with me). I'll be done soon.”
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Those people have been waiting for hours, and they're starting to run out of patience. = They're starting to lose patience.
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After 10 long weeks, his patience was rewarded. [=he got what he wanted after waiting 10 weeks for it]
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the ability to remain calm and not become annoyed when dealing with problems or with difficult people
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She treated her students with great patience and humor.
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I don't have (much) patience for that kind of behavior. = I have little/no patience for that kind of behavior. [=I am not willing to accept that kind of behavior]
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The team continues to play poorly, and many fans are starting to lose patience (with them). [=many fans are starting to become angry or upset about the team]
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She has the patience of a saint. [=she is a very patient person]
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All these mistakes of yours are trying my patience. [=I am starting to get upset because you have made so many mistakes]
c
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the ability to give attention to something for a long time without becoming bored or losing interest
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I don't have the patience to do crossword puzzles.
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