1. a fiber that carries messages between the brain and other parts of the body
Usage: anatomy
2. courage or confidence
3. rude boldness; audacity
Usage: informal

1. to give strength or courage to someone

Examples

• The doctor said I had damaged a nerve in my arm.
• It takes nerve to speak in front of a large audience.
• He had the nerve to ask for a raise after being late every day.
• She was suffering from nerves before the big test.
• The coach’s speech nerved the team for the championship game.
• My nerves were on edge during the job interview.
• The dentist said the nerve in my tooth was infected.