English · Word Candidate

nerve

/nɜːv/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: nerves · nerving · nerved

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bó neuron với mô liên kết

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Noun

Examples

The nerves can be seen through the skin.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A neuron.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một neuron

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NounRegister: colloquial

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To give courage.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đưa can đảm

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Verb

Examples

May their example nerve us to face the enemy.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To give strength; to supply energy or vigour.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cung cấp sức mạnh

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Verb

Examples

The liquor nerved up several of the men after their icy march.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “nerve” mean?

A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.

Is “nerve” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.