English / word
nerve
noun, verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
a specialized fiber transmitting impulses; also steadiness and courage under strain
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.; A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
In context
01
A tooth nerve can hurt badly.
02
She had the nerve to ask a hard question in the viva.
Synonyms
courage,bravery,fiber
Antonyms
fear,cowardice,timidity
Collocations
have the nerve,lose nerve,get on nerves
Verb forms
Past: nerved · Past participle: nerved · -ing: nerving