patiently
gb/pˈeɪʃəntli/ us/pˈeɪʃəntli/
B1
Inglés
~ 5500
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adverb
B1
property
1
in a calm, patient way
In a calm way, without getting angry or upset while you wait or when something is difficult.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] [verb] patiently (for [something])
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse "patient" and "patiently". Use "patient" before a noun or after linking verbs (e.g., "She is patient", "a patient teacher"), and use "patiently" to describe how an action is done (e.g., "She waits patiently"). Another mistake is writing *"paitently"* or confusing it with "patently", which has a completely different meaning ("clearly" or "obviously").
Sinónimos
calmly (Focuses more on being calm in general; does not always include the idea of waiting or difficulty.)
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uncomplainingly (Highlights not complaining, especially when something is unfair or difficult; can sound slightly formal or literary.)
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with patience (A more explicit, slightly formal phrase that directly names the quality instead of using an adverb.)
Antónimos
impatiently (Shows the opposite attitude: easily annoyed or unable to wait calmly.)
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restlessly (Emphasizes physical movement and inability to stay still while waiting or feeling bored.)
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irritably (Focuses on showing anger or annoyance rather than staying calm.)
Colocaciones
wait patiently
|listen patiently
|explain patiently
|sit patiently
|patiently wait
|patiently endure
Temas
emotions
|character
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She waited patiently for her turn, even though the line was very long.
- He listened patiently while his friend told the whole story.
- The teacher explained the problem patiently until every student understood.
- They worked patiently through each step of the process.
- The dog sat patiently by the door, waiting for its owner to come home.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I waited patiently for the bus.
- The doctor spoke slowly and patiently to the old man.
- Please listen patiently and do not interrupt.
- She is teaching her little brother patiently.
- He stood patiently in the rain.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
patiently
AFI
GB/pˈeɪʃəntli/
US/pˈeɪʃəntli/
Sílabas y acento
pa - tiently (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (pa)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: patiently
- Plural: patientlies
Familia de palabras
Forms
patientlies
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Expresiones
explain patiently
1/ɪksplˈeɪn pˈeɪʃəntli/
fixed phrase
to explain calmly and clearly
To explain something slowly and calmly, often more than once, so the other person can understand.
Ejemplos
- The coach explained patiently how to do the exercise.
- He explained patiently until everyone knew what to do.
listen patiently
1/lˈɪsən pˈeɪʃəntli/
fixed phrase
to listen calmly and fully
To hear someone carefully and for a long time, without interrupting or getting angry.
Ejemplos
- She listened patiently as he explained his problems.
- Good managers listen patiently to their team members.
sit patiently
1/sˈɪt pˈeɪʃəntli/
fixed phrase
to sit quietly and wait
To sit quietly and calmly, without complaining, while you wait.
Ejemplos
- The students sat patiently while the teacher handed out the tests.
- The dog sat patiently beside its owner during the meeting.
wait patiently
1/wˈeɪt pˈeɪʃəntli/
fixed phrase
to wait in a calm way
To stay and not complain while you wait, even if it takes a long time.
Ejemplos
- Please wait patiently while we prepare your order.
- The children waited patiently for the show to begin.