Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Nerves.
How to pronounce nerves:
US
Nerves - as a noun
An uneasy psychological state
Example: "He suffered an attack of nerves"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nervousness14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mental conditionmental statepsychological conditionpsychological stateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Control of your emotions
Example: "This kind of tension is not good for my nerves"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
possession12self-commandself-controlself-possessionself-willwill powerwillpower17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Nerves - as a verb
To give courage.
Example: "May their example nerve us to face the enemy."
To give strength; to supply energy or vigour.
Example: "The liquor nerved up several of the men after their icy march."
Example Sentences
"I was so nervous before the exam that my nerves were on edge."
"Public speaking always gets on my nerves."
"Her constant tapping on the table was starting to get on my nerves."
"I tried to steady my nerves before the big performance."
"The patient's damaged nerves caused numbness in his hands."
Word Game Points
Is NERVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nerves is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NERVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is NERVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nerves is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNERVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is NERVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nerves is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNERVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
