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nerve vs nervous

nervous vs nerve

nerve is a noun but nervous is not a noun.

nerve is not an adjective while nervous is an adjective.

nerve is a verb but nervous is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nerve Yes No Yes No
nervous No Yes No No
nerve (noun) nervous (noun)
the courage to carry on
impudent aggressiveness
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
nerve (adjective) nervous (adjective)
of or relating to the nervous system
unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
excited in anticipation
easily agitated
causing or fraught with or showing anxiety
nerve (verb) nervous (verb)
get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
Difference between nerve and nervous

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