NERVE
/nɛɾv/ ► audio Scrabble 8 Words With Friends 10
Definition
- verb get ready for something difficult or unpleasant.
— synonyms: steel
- noun any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body.
— synonyms: nervus
- noun the courage to carry on.
— synonyms: heart, mettle, spunk
- noun impudent aggressiveness.
— synonyms: boldness, brass, face, cheek
Examples
- “The nerves can be seen through the skin.”
- “Some plants have ornamental value because of their contrasting nerves.”
- “He hasn't the nerve to tell her he likes her. What a wimp!”
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