IELTS Anvil

tolerance

CEFR: B2

The capacity to endure continued hardship, chemical subjection, or divergent ideological opinions.

Synonyms

forbearance
resilience

Common Collocations

zero tolerance
develop tolerance
thermal tolerance

Example Sentence

Desert vegetation exhibits remarkable thermal tolerance under scorching daytime temperatures.

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