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Dictionary Checker helps you quickly verify whether a word appears in the same local English word list used by our word tools.
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TWL/NWL compatible English word list
Local OneTimeRead word tools dictionary
Meaning of nerve
noun
- A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics. Example: The nerves can be seen through the skin.
- A neuron.
- A vein in a leaf; a grain in wood Example: Some plants have ornamental value because of their contrasting nerves.
- Courage, boldness. Example: He hasn't the nerve to tell her he likes her. What a wimp!
- Patience. Example: The web-team found git-sed is really a time and nerve saver when doing mass changes on your repositories
verb
- To give courage. Example: May their example nerve us to face the enemy.
- To give strength; to supply energy or vigour. Example: The liquor nerved up several of the men after their icy march.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.