Nerves - English meaning
Nerves – definitions in English dictionary
nounA whitish fibre or bundle of fibres in the body that transmits impulses of sensation to the brain or spinal cord, and impulses from these to the muscles and organs.
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The optic nerveSynonims:
Nerve fibreAxonnounOne's steadiness and courage in a demanding situation.
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An amazing journey which tested her nerves to the fullSynonims:
Self-confidenceConfidenceAssuranceSelf-assuranceCoolnessCool-headednessSelf-possessionCourageBraveryPluckPluckinessBoldnessCourageousnessBravenessIntrepidityIntrepidnessFearlenounFeelings of nervousness.
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His first-night nerves soon disappearedSynonims:
AnxietyTensionNervousnessNervous tensionStrainTensenessStressWorryCold feetApprehensivenessApprehensionJumpinessFrightButterflies (in one's stomach)CollywobblesThe jittersThenounA prominent unbranched rib in a leaf, especially in the midrib of the leaf of a moss.
verbBrace oneself mentally to face a demanding situation.
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She nerved herself to enter the roomSynonims:
Brace oneselfSteel oneselfGear oneself upPrepare oneselfGet in the right frame of mindFortify oneselfBolster oneselfPsych oneself upGird (up) one's loins
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Word origin
late Middle English (also in the sense ‘tendon, sinew’): from Latin nervus ; related to Greek neuron ‘nerve’ (see neuron).
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