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nerve
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- pronunciation:
- nuhrv
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- get on someone's nerves
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
any of numerous bundles of fibers forming a system that carries stimuli and impulses to and from the brain and other parts of the body.
- similar words:
- ganglion, neuron
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| definition 2: |
patience, courage, or strength.
- synonyms:
- backbone, courage, guts, pluck, spunk, tenacity
- similar words:
- balls, bravery, grit, mettle, prowess
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| definition 3: |
(informal) audacity.
She has nerve to say that.- synonyms:
- audacity, boldness, brashness, brass, gall, guts
- similar words:
- check, courage, effrontery, impudence, insolence, presumption
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| definition 4: |
acute sensitivity, as to a particular issue or subject.
The speaker's comment touched a nerve. |
| definition 5: |
(pl.) nervous agitation.
The bad news brought on his attack of nerves.- synonyms:
- agitation, anxiety, disturbance, jitters, perturbation, worry
- similar words:
- apprehension, disquiet, distress, neurosis, strain, stress, tension, trepidation
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| related words: |
cheek, daring, heart, valor, vigor |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
nerves, nerving, nerved |
| definition: |
to offer or give courage and strength to.
- synonyms:
- bolster, embolden, encourage, fortify, hearten, inspirit, invigorate, steel
- antonyms:
- unnerve
- similar words:
- arm, brace, buoy, rally
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| phrase: |
get on someone's nerves |
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conventionally associated with nerves |
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impulse, reflex, sensor |
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groups of nerves |
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bundle, system |
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some actions of nerves |
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feel, hear, hurt, see, smell, taste |
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some body parts associated with nerves |
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brain, skin, spinal cord |
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some conditions related to nerves |
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epilepsy, leprosy, paralysis, poliomyelitis |
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some descriptions of nerves |
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numb, sensitive |
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some kinds of nerves |
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auditory, motor, optical, spinal cord |
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some parts of nerves |
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cell, ending, fiber, tissue |
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some things nerves sense |
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pain, pressure, temperature |
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