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Definition nerve in American English

nerve noun

noun
/nɜrv/
1

one of the groups of fibers in your body that carry messages between your brain and the rest of your body, communicating pain, pressure, feelings of heat and cold, etc.

Example

A pinched nerve is causing her a lot of pain.

Example

cranial/peripheral nerves

Synonyms and related words
amygdala brain brain cell
2

the ability to control your fear and remain determined when you are doing something difficult or dangerous

Example

After months of agonizing, she finally found the nerve to tell him he was wrong.

Example

It took a lot of nerve for him to ask her out.

Example

Suddenly I lost my nerve and I couldn't move.

Synonyms and related words
bravery courage daring determination ambition will
3

a worried feeling that makes you afraid that you will not be able to do something well

Example

There's nothing really wrong with her, it's just nerves.

Example

A case of nerves won't stop me from performing tonight.

Example

He asked for a drink to calm his nerves before heading out to the plane.

Synonyms and related words
worry concern stress
Example

She had the nerve to call me a liar after everything I've done for her.

Example

You've got a lot of nerve, calling me at this time of night.

Example

The nerve of him, asking me for money!

Synonyms and related words
discourtesy insolence presumption
Definition nerve in American English