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2 of 3 senses of nerve

 

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Nerve

Noun

Sense 1:

A bundle of fibers that transmits signals between the brain and other parts of the body.

  • Sample Sentence: The accident damaged her spinal cord, affecting the nerves in her legs.
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Sense 2:

Courage or bravery in facing difficult or dangerous situations.

  • Sample Sentence: Despite her fear, she summoned the nerve to speak in front of the huge crowd.
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Sense 3:

One's temperament, annoyance, or irritability.

  • Sample Sentence: I wouldn't approach him right now, he's really on edge and has a short nerve.
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