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nerve vs courage

courage vs nerve

nerve and courage both are nouns.

nerve is a verb but courage is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nerve Yes No Yes No
courage Yes No No No
As nouns, courage is a hypernym of nerve; that is, courage is a word with a broader meaning than nerve:
  • nerve: the courage to carry on
  • courage: a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
Other hypernyms of nerve include braveness, bravery, courageousness.
nerve (noun) courage (noun)
the courage to carry on a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
impudent aggressiveness
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
nerve (verb) courage (verb)
get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
Difference between nerve and courage

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