(~s)
Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.
1.
A ~ is a person who is receiving medical treatment from a doctor or hospital. A ~ is also someone who is registered with a particular doctor.
The earlier the treatment is given, the better the ~’s chances...
He specialized in treatment of cancer ~s.
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2.
If you are ~, you stay calm and do not get annoyed, for example when something takes a long time, or when someone is not doing what you want them to do.
Please be ~–your cheque will arrive...
He was endlessly kind and ~ with children.
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ADJ
~ly
She waited ~ly for Frances to finish.
ADV: ADV with v