nerves
nɜːrvz
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Definition of nerves - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun, plural

1.
emotionfeelings of anxiety or tension
  • Before the interview, he felt his nerves starting to fray..
anxiety stress tension
2.
medicalTECH.bundles of fibers transmitting impulses in the bodyTECH.
  • The surgeon carefully avoided damaging the nerves during the operation..
3.
composureRareability to stay calm under pressureRare
  • He showed nerves of steel during the crisis.
calmness composure equanimity
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Expressions with nerves

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state of extreme sensitivity or vulnerability
After the argument, her emotions were like raw nerves.
cause extreme anxiety or stress to someone
The horror movie managed to shatter nerves.
cause someone to feel nervous or irritated
The loud music jangled my nerves all night.
make someone less nervous or anxious
The music helped calm his nerves.
annoy or irritate someone
His constant humming gets on my nerves.
annoy or irritate someone persistently
Her constant humming gets on my nerves.

Origin of nerves

Latin, nervus (sinew, nerve)

Terms with nerves included in their meaning

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medical
damage to muscles bones or nerves in the rear of the torso
nerves
make feelings or actions more calm and controlled
words emotion
cannot be said because of emotion or nerves
fear or nerves
suddenly become afraid or uneasy
emotion
feel a fluttery tight feeling in the stomach from nerves or excitement
courage warning
expresses that something needs courage or strong nerves to face
medical
harm to nerves that makes body parts work or feel less well
body nerves
all nerves, brain, and spinal cord in the body

Examples of nerves in a sentence

  • He tried to calm his nerves before the final exam.
  • Nerves transmit signals to the brain.
  • The injury affected his spinal nerves.
  • She maintained her nerves during the intense interview.
  • Despite the chaos, his nerves remained steady.

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  1. French:nerfs, sang-froid, ...
  2. German:Nerven, Nervenfasern, ...
  3. Italian:ansia, fibre nervose, ...
  4. Spanish:ansiedad, fibras nerviosas, ...
  5. Portuguese:ansiedade, calma, ...
  6. Chinese:焦虑, 神经, ...
  7. Japanese:緊張, 神経, ...
  8. Arabic:أَعْصَاب, عصب, ...
  9. Hebrew:עֲצַבִּים, קוֹר רוּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:нервное напряжение, нервы, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нерви, сталеві нерви, ...
  12. Hindi:घबराहट, तंत्रिकाएं, ...
nerve
nɜːrv

Definition of nerve - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
inner strengthcourage or boldness in difficult situations
  • She showed great nerve during the competition.
bravery pluck valor
2.
psychologyfeelings of anxiety or stress
  • His nerves were on edge before the exam.
anxiety stress tension
3.
medicalTECH.bundle of fibers transmitting impulses in the bodyTECH.
  • The doctor explained how the nerve was damaged.
axon nerve fiber neuron
4.
boldnessRareaudacity or impudence in behaviorRare
  • He had the nerve to ask for a raise.
audacity boldness impudence

Verb

tr.
1.
couragegive courage to face something difficult
  • She nerved herself to speak in public.
embolden encourage
2.
medicalTECH.supply with nerves or nerve-like structuresTECH.
  • The surgeon nerved the damaged tissue.
innervate stimulate
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display audacity in bold actions
He had nerve to ask for a raise on his first day.
boldness or audacity in someone's actions or words
He had some nerve to ask for a raise.
sensitive area of someone's emotions
His comment about her weight touched a raw nerve.
become too scared to do something
He wanted to ask her out but lost nerve.
regain courage or confidence after feeling afraid
After a break, she got her nerve back and tried again.
cause extreme irritation or annoyance to someone
He really gets on my last nerve when he talks loudly.

Origin of nerve

Latin, nervus (sinew) + -e (noun suffix)

Examples of nerve in a sentence

  • It took nerve to dive from such a height.
  • She felt her nerves calm after the speech.
  • The actor's nerves were evident during the premiere.
  • The nerve was pinched, causing severe pain.
  • She studied the nerve under the microscope.
  • She had the nerve to interrupt the meeting.

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  1. French:courage, se donner du courage, ...
  2. German:Mut, ermutigen, ...
  3. Italian:coraggio, farsi coraggio, ...
  4. Spanish:valor, armarse de valor, ...
  5. Portuguese:coragem, ganhar coragem, ...
  6. Chinese:勇气, 鼓起勇气, ...
  7. Japanese:勇気, 奮い立たせる, ...
  8. Arabic:شَجاعَة, شَحَذَ عَزيمَتَه, ...
  9. Hebrew:קוֹר רוּחַ, לֶאֱזוֹר אֹמֶץ, ...
  10. Russian:мужество, собираться с духом, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сміливість, наважитися, ...
  12. Hindi:साहस, साहस देना, ...
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