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nervous

Pronunciation: [ˈnɜːrvəs]

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Learn how to use nervous in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “emotion”

(adjective) feeling worried or scared about something. When you are nervous, you might feel a little jumpy or have butterflies in your stomach, especially before something important like a test or performance.

Example

She was nervous but excited before her dance recital.

Example

He wasn't nervous at all when he took the stage to speak.

Example

Why are you nervous about the big game?

Context: “body response”

(adjective) related to the nervous system, which controls how the body reacts to things. It’s about how our body sends messages to help us move and feel.

Example

His nervous system reacted quickly when he touched something hot.

Example

The doctors said her nervous system was healthy and not malfunctioning.

Example

How does the nervous system help us respond to danger?

How to pronounce nervous

Pronunciation: [ˈnɜːrvəs]

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