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nerve

UK
/nɜːv/
US
/nɜrv/

Translations

nervenoun
nerves
pl
UK
/nɜːv/
US
/nɜrv/
The doctor explained that the pain was caused by a pinched nerve.
Доктор объяснил, что боль вызвана защемленным нервом.
It takes a lot of nerve to stand up to a bully.
Нужно много смелости, чтобы противостоять хулигану.
Additional translations
нахальство
дерзость
Synonyms
sinew
tendon
fiber
neuron
nerve fiber
nervous tissue
nerveverb
nerved
Past Simple
nerved
Past Participle
nerving
Gerund
UK
/nɜːv/
US
/nɜrv/
He had to nerve himself to ask for a raise.
Ему пришлось осмелиться попросить о повышении.
Synonyms
steel
hearten
animate
steady
invigorate
summon (up)
muster (up)
galvanize
encourage
strengthen
fortify
brace
embolden
nerveadjective
UK
/nɜːv/
US
/nɝːv/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to anatomical nerves or chemical nerve agents.
Synonyms
bold
nervy
restless
jittery
edgy
tense
anxious
nerve-wracking
nerve-racking
nerval
neural
nervous

Definitions

nervenoun
A bundle of fibers that transmits electrical impulses between the brain and other parts of the body.
The surgeon carefully avoided damaging the nerve during the operation.
A person's steadiness, courage, or determination in a demanding situation.
She showed great nerve by speaking in front of the large audience.
A person's sensitivity to stress or anxiety.
His nerves were on edge before the big exam.
A cheeky or audacious behavior.
He had the nerve to ask for a raise after just one month on the job.
In botany and entomology, a stiff vein or rib that supports and conducts nutrients within a leaf or an insect’s wing.
The intricate nerves of the dragonfly’s wings glistened in the morning light.
nerveverb
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
She nerved herself to confront her boss about the unfair treatment.
nerveadjective
Relating to nerves, especially in anatomical or chemical contexts.
The soldiers were exposed to nerve gas during the attack.
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