nursing

UK
/ˈnɜːsɪŋ/
US
/ˈnɝsɪŋ/
nursingnoun
Translations
Nursing is essential for the recovery of patients.
Уход необходим для восстановления пациентов.
сестринское дело
She decided to pursue a career in nursing.
Она решила заняться сестринским делом.
The nursing of the baby requires patience and care.
Кормление ребенка требует терпения и заботы.
Definitions
The profession or practice of providing care for the sick and infirm.
She decided to pursue a career in nursing to help those in need.
The act of feeding and taking care of a baby or young child.
Nursing a newborn requires patience and dedication.
The act of breastfeeding an infant.
Nursing can create a strong bond between mother and child.
nursinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈnɜː.sɪŋ/
US
/ˈnɝ.sɪŋ/
Used before nouns to denote those who provide medical care or mothers who are breastfeeding.
Definitions
Providing medical or personal care for the sick or infirm.
The nursing staff worked tirelessly during the night shift.
Breastfeeding; producing milk for an infant.
A nursing mother needs extra calories in her diet.
nursenoun
Definitions
A person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital.
The nurse checked the patient's vital signs every hour.
A person employed or trained to take care of young children.
The family hired a nurse to look after their newborn baby.
A worker bee, ant, or other social insect that cares for the colony's young.
The nurse bees were busy feeding the larvae in the hive.
A woman who breastfeeds and cares for another's child; a wet nurse.
In the Victorian era, wealthy families often employed a nurse for their infants.
nurseverb

nursing

Gerund

nursed
Past Simple
nursed
Past Participle
nursing
Gerund
UK
/nɜːs/
US
/nɝs/
Translations
She decided to nurse her sick mother back to health.
Она решила ухаживать за своей больной матерью, чтобы вернуть её к здоровью.
He continued to nurse his old grievances.
Он продолжал лелеять свои старые обиды.
кормить грудью
The mother will nurse her baby every few hours.
Мать будет кормить грудью своего ребенка каждые несколько часов.
Definitions
To care for someone, especially a sick or injured person, by providing medical attention and support.
She decided to nurse her grandmother back to health after her surgery.
To feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder.
The mother cat nursed her kittens until they were old enough to eat solid food.
To hold onto or manage something carefully over a period of time.
He nursed his savings account, making sure not to spend more than necessary.
To harbor or maintain a feeling or emotion, often one that is negative or resentful.
She nursed a grudge against her former colleague for years.
To drink or consume something slowly so that it lasts longer.
He nursed a cup of coffee while studying for the exam.
Synonyms
care for
attend to
look after
nurseadjective
Definitions
Relating to nurses or nursing; used before another noun.
She enrolled in a nurse training course.