tolerant

adjective (tolerant, more tolerant, most tolerant)

«tolerant» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Accepting and respecting other people's beliefs, ways of life or opinions, even when they are different from yours. tree →
Patient with things that might annoy you. tree →
(science) Able to survive or grow in difficult conditions: a drought-tolerant plant; also able to take a medicine or food without harm. tree →

In the lessons

In citizenship and school values lessons (British values: mutual respect and tolerance), being tolerant means respecting people of other faiths, cultures and opinions. In science and gardening, «salt-tolerant» or «drought-tolerant» plants survive harsh places. In health, «lactose intolerant» people get ill from milk. Phrases: «tolerant of», «drought-tolerant», «lactose intolerant».

Examples

Our school wants everyone to be tolerant of different beliefs. tree →
Be tolerant when your little brother asks lots of questions. tree →
Cacti are drought-tolerant plants. tree →
He is lactose intolerant, so he drinks oat milk. tree →
A tolerant community welcomes newcomers. tree →
The teacher was tolerant of our noise before the holiday. tree →

Note

Followed by «of»: tolerant of others. Noun: tolerance; verb: tolerate. Opposite: intolerant. Trap: being tolerant does not mean accepting bullying or unkindness.

On Mova

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