Definition of nerves Nerves

/nɚˈvz/ - [nervz] - nerves

We found 4 definitions of nerves from 3 different sources.

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What does nerves mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Singular: nerve

nerves - control of your emotions; "this kind of tension is not good for my nerves"
  self-command, self-possession, will power, willpower, self-control, self-will, possession the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
nerves - an uneasy psychological state; "he suffered an attack of nerves"
  nervousness
  mental condition, mental state, psychological condition, psychological state (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic; "a manic state"
  heebie-jeebies, jitters, screaming meemies extreme nervousness
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  • nerves (Noun)
    Plural of nerve.

Part of speech

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  • nerves, verb, present, 3rd person singular of nerve (infinitive).
  • nerves, noun, plural of nerve.

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nerves in sign language
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