Nerves

Pronunciation: /nɜrvz/

Definitions of nerves

noun tension or unease

Example Sentences

A1 I get nervous before exams.

A2 She has a lot of nerves before giving a presentation.

B1 His nerves were on edge as he waited for the results.

B2 The athlete's nerves were evident as he prepared for the final race.

C1 Despite her nerves, she delivered a flawless performance.

C2 The conductor's nerves of steel allowed him to lead the orchestra with confidence.

Examples of nerves in a Sentence

formal The surgeon's steady hands calmed the patient's nerves before the operation.

informal I always get nerves before a big presentation at work.

slang My nerves were shot after that scary movie.

figurative His nerves of steel helped him remain calm during the crisis.

Grammatical Forms of nerves

• plural: nerves
• present tense: nerves
• future tense: will nerve
• perfect tense: have nerved
• continuous tense: am nerving
• singular: nerve
• positive degree: nerve
• infinitive: nerve
• gerund: nerving
• participle: nerved

Origin and Evolution of nerves

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nerves' originated from the Latin word 'nervus' which means sinew or tendon.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'nerves' evolved to refer to the bundles of fibers that transmit signals between the brain and the rest of the body, as well as to describe a person's mental or emotional strength or stability.