A nerve is a thin part inside the body. It helps the brain talk to muscles or feelings. Nerves carry important messages fast.
The nerve sends a message to the hand.
He hurt a nerve in his leg.
Nerve means being brave or bold. It is the feeling you have when you do something hard or scary. People say 'have nerve' to show courage.
She has the nerve to speak loudly.
It takes nerve to try new things.
A nerve can mean thin lines or supports in plants or objects. These help keep the shape or make it strong. For example, leaf nerves carry water.
The dress has nerves in the seams.
Nerves in the leaves help keep them strong.
Nerve can mean rude behavior or bold disrespect. When someone acts without respect, people say they have a lot of nerve. It shows surprise or anger.
He had the nerve to say no to her.
What nerve to ignore my call!
As a verb, to nerve means to make something stronger by adding support. It is often used in art or materials to keep them firm or stiff.
They nerve the fabric to make it stiff.
The artist nerved the paper for strong lines.
To nerve yourself means to make yourself brave or ready to do something hard or scary. It helps you feel stronger inside.
She nerved herself before the speech.
He nerved up to ask a question.
