Nerve
Pronunciation: /ˈnɜːrv/
Nerve (noun)
- a thin part in your body that carries messages between the brain and other parts.
- the ability to do something difficult or dangerous without fear.
- rude or disrespectful behavior that shows a lack of respect.
Examples
- The nerve transmits signals to the brain.
- Damage to the nerve can cause numbness.
Common collocations: nerve damage, nerve impulse, nerve cell, show nerve, have the nerve