How do you pronounce nerve?

nerve is pronounced as /nɜːrv/.

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nerve

🧠nerve

noun, verb

/nɜːrv/

Nepotism Nervous

Meaning

A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.

Example Sentences

She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.

Example Expressions

get on someone's nerves

Synonyms

courage, boldness, audacity, fiber, bravery

Antonyms

fear, cowardice, timidity

Collocations

have the nerve, lose nerve, get on nerves, damaged nerve

More Example Sentences

She managed to control her nerves at last.

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