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patiently

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpeɪʃəntli/

patiently means: Without getting angry or upset when something takes time or is difficult.

adverb

WITHOUT GETTING ANGRYB1

Without getting angry or upset when something takes time or is difficult.

  • Please wait patiently.
  • She patiently explained the rules again.
  • He listened patiently while I described my problem.

Opposites: impatiently

Common phrases: wait patiently, listen patiently, patiently explain something

Questions about patiently

What does patiently mean?

Without getting angry or upset when something takes time or is difficult.

What is patiently in other languages?

Türkçe: sabırla · Español: pacientemente · Français: patiemment · Deutsch: geduldig · Italiano: pazientemente · 日本語: 辛抱強く

How do you pronounce patiently?

It is pronounced /ˈpeɪʃəntli/.

How do you use patiently in a sentence?

Please wait patiently. She patiently explained the rules again.

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