B2nounhealthemotions
US/nɜːrv/
UK/nɜːv/
a thin fiber that carries messages between the brain and body; also courage, or rude confidence
In context
The doctor said the pain in my arm comes from a damaged nerve.
It took a lot of nerve to sing in front of the whole school.
He had the nerve to ask me for money after he broke my phone!
Words that go with nerve
verb + noun
- lose his nerveHe wanted to ask her out but was afraid he would lose his nerve.
- have the nerveI can't believe she had the nerve to lie to my face.
- steady her nervesShe took a deep breath to steady her nerves before the interview.
verb + preposition
- get on my nervesThe neighbor's barking dog really gets on my nerves.
noun + noun
- nerve damageDiabetes can cause nerve damage in the feet.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is very nerve before the test.Correct: He is very nervous before the test.