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The nurse checked the student's temperature.
What does Nurse mean?
A nurse is a health worker who cares for people.
Dictionary definition
A trained health worker who cares for patients; also to care for someone or something gently.
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A nurse helps patients understand their care instructions.
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The story showed how the nurse comforted the patient with patience and skill.
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningNurse means A nurse is a health worker who cares for people.
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Synonyms
Words like Nurse
health workerUse for a person who works in health care.
caregiverUse for someone who gives care.
medical workerUse for someone trained in health care.
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Nurse word family
Base word
nurse
noun
nurses
More than one nurse.
verb
nursed
Cared for gently in the past.
verb
nursing
Caring for someone or working as a nurse.
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