nerve
IPA: nˈɝv
noun
- A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
- (nonstandard, colloquial) A neuron.
- (botany) A vein in a leaf; a grain in wood.
- Courage; boldness; audacity; gall.
- Patience; stamina; endurance, fortitude.
- (in the plural) One's neural structures considered collectively as, and conceptually equated with, one's psyche.
- (in the plural) Mental agitation caused by fear, stress or other negative emotions.
- (polymer technology) The elastic resistance of raw rubber or other polymers to permanent deformation during processing.
- (obsolete) Sinew, tendon.
verb
- (transitive) To give courage.
- (transitive) To give strength; to supply energy or vigour.
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Examples of "nerve" in Sentences
- She had the nerve to ask for a raise after only a month of working here
- His reckless behavior really gets on my nerves
- Despite her nerves, she stepped up to the podium and delivered a powerful speech
- I can't believe she had the nerve to speak to me like that
- My nerves were shot after the stressful day at work
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