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:
J.B. Bickerstaff’s whiny pleas prove the Cavs have poked a nerve in Pistons series — Jimmy Watkins
May 12, 2026 Cleveland.com
May 12, 2026 Cleveland.com
At Skylight: Annakeara Stinson presents NERVE DAMAGE w/ Stephanie Danler
May 12, 2026 Discover Los Angeles
May 12, 2026 Discover Los Angeles
Restoring mitochondria shows promise for treating chronic nerve pain
Jan 7, 2026 Duke University School of Medicine
Jan 7, 2026 Duke University School of Medicine