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Nerves carry messages to the brain.
What does Nerves mean?
Nerves are body message fibers or worried feelings.
Dictionary definition
Thin fibers that carry messages through the body; also feelings of worry before something important.
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She had nerves before the school concert.
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The science book explained how nerves help the body sense and respond.
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What does nerves mean?
Nerves can refer to body structures or anxious feelings.
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Which word is closest in meaning to nerves?
In feeling contexts, nerves can mean anxiety.
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Which sentence uses nerves correctly?
The correct sentence uses nerves for worried feelings.
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MeaningNerves are body message fibers or worried feelings.
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Synonyms
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nerve fibersUse for body structures that carry signals.
anxietyUse for worried feelings before an event.
Antonyms
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calmUse for a peaceful feeling.
confidenceUse for feeling sure and ready.
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Nerves are body message fibers or worried feelings.
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Nerves is not the same as calm. Nerves means nerves are body message fibers or worried feelings.
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Read this model sentence: She had nerves before the school concert. Clue words: school, concert. Underline clue words that show peace, control, patience, or lack of worry. Now write one new sentence that shows nerves without using the word nerves. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show nerves?
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