nerve
Meaning
The term "nerve" refers to a bundle of fibers that transmit impulses between the brain and other parts of the body, or it can describe a person's courage or audacity in facing difficult situations.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "nerve" with "nerves," which refers to the plural form and can imply anxiety or apprehension.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
stood
at
the
classroom
door
and
took
a
deep
breath
before
she
entered
.
She
had
practiced
her
presentation
for
days
,
but
she
still
needed
a
little
nerve
to
speak
in
front
of
the
class
.
When
she
began
,
her
voice
was
quiet
at
first
and
she
checked
her
notes
,
then
it
grew
stronger
as
she
felt
more
confident
.
By
the
end
,
several
students
nodded
and
she
was
proud
that
she
had
finished
.
Common Phrases
nerve damage
nerve endings
have the nerve
Synonyms
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