Definitions

1. noun

A bundle of nerve fibers of the central nervous system, especially a spinal cord or a part of the brain.

“The spinal cord is made up of many nerves that transmit signals throughout the body.”

2. noun

A feeling of nervousness or anxiety about something.

“I have a nervous before my first day of school.”

3. verb

To cause (someone or something) to lose their nerve, often by frightening or intimidating them.

“The loud noise made me nervous.”

4. verb

To communicate or convey a message, especially one that is difficult or sensitive.

“The politician tried to nervously explain the situation to the press.”

5. verb

To move or cause something to move with a jerky or spasmodic motion.

“The patient’s body nervously twitched during the examination.”