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Meaning of
nerve
in English
nerve
us
//nɜrʹv//
uk
//nɜːv//
#common
#b2
Plural
nerves
Past Tense
nerved
Participle Verb
nerving
Third Person Singular
nerves
Definitions
Noun
courage
;
boldness
;
audacity
patience
;
stamina
;
endurance
a
bundle
of
neurons
;
connective
tissue
The
doctor
examined
the
nerve
damage
in
her
arm
.
sinew
;
tendon
;
fibrous
tissue
The
athlete
strained
a
nerve
in
his
knee
during
practice
.
Verb
to
give
courage
or
confidence
;
calm
fear
Her
confidence
helped
nerve
her
to
speak
in
front
of
the
crowd
.
to
energize
or
strengthen
(
physically
or
mentally
)
The
coach's
pep
talk
served
to
nerve
the
players
before
the
game
.
Compounds / Phrases
sixth nerve
nerve cell