nerve
Definitions
Noun
- Any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
- The courage to carry on
- Impudent aggressiveness
Verb
- Get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
Fragment
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "nerve".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | nerves | 1 | 22 |
| 2 | nerve | 1 | 12 |
| 3 | nerve-racking | 3 | 0 |
| 4 | unnerve | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | unnerved | 2 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "nerve".
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "nerve" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "nerve" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "nerve" in the same piece of text.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
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Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "nerve".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | nerve-racking | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | nervy | 2 | 0 |
Results:
Term
Definitions: 4
Fragments: 5
Sound Alikes: 1
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 2
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
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