What is the meaning of nerves?

noun

  • Any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body.
  • The courage to carry on.
    • usage: "he kept fighting on pure spunk"; "you haven't got the heart for baseball"
  • Impudent aggressiveness.
    • usage: "I couldn't believe her boldness"; "he had the effrontery to question my honesty"
  • An uneasy psychological state.
    • usage: "he suffered an attack of nerves"
  • Control of your emotions.
    • usage: "this kind of tension is not good for my nerves"

verb

  • Get ready for something difficult or unpleasant.
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