nerved
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /nɜːrvd/
KK: /nɜrvd/
adjective
Definition
Having veins or showing strength and courage.
Example
Despite the challenges, she felt nerved enough to speak in front of the crowd.
Conversation
Did you see how nerved she was during the presentation?
Yeah, I could tell she was really pushing herself.
It's great that she's becoming more nerved in these situations.
Absolutely! It's inspiring to watch her grow.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
courageous
bold
brave
Antonyms
timid
cowardly
fearful
verb
Definition
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something, often in a challenging situation.
Example
She nerved herself to speak in front of the large audience.
Tense Forms
Past: nerved
Past Participle: nerved
Conversation
I was so nerved before my presentation yesterday.
Really? I thought you handled it well!
Thanks! I just tried to keep calm, but it was tough.
Root Explanation
Nerved → The word 'nerved' is derived from 'nerve' (from Latin 'nervus', meaning sinew or nerve) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past action or state). The term 'nerved' means to be filled with strength or courage, as if one has been infused with the qualities of a nerve or sinew.
Memory Tip
Think of 'nerve' as a source of strength or courage, and remember that 'nerved' means to be filled with that strength.
Visually Confused Words
unserved
unnerved
nereid
unswerved
uninerved
underived
trinerved
neve