nerves Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun an uneasy psychological state
   nervousness.
   
   • he suffered an attack of nerves
2. noun control of your emotions
   
   • this kind of tension is not good for my nerves
3. noun any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
   nerve; nervus.
   
4. noun the courage to carry on
   heart; spunk; mettle; nerve.
   
   • he kept fighting on pure spunk
   • you haven't got the heart for baseball
5. noun impudent aggressiveness
   nerve; brass; cheek; boldness; face.
   
   • I couldn't believe her boldness
   • he had the effrontery to question my honesty
6. verb get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
   steel; nerve.
   

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