Patients

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪʃənt/

Patients (noun)

  1. a person who is getting medical treatment from a doctor or hospital

Examples

  • The doctor examined the patient thoroughly.
  • Each patient received a personalized treatment plan.

Common collocations: treat a patient, patient care, patient records, patient attitude, remain patient

Patients (adjective)

  1. able to stay calm and not get angry, especially when waiting or dealing with problems

Examples

  • She remained patient despite the long wait.
  • Being patient can help in stressful situations.

Synonyms of Patients

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Patients

  • describing lack of patience