Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
nurse
IPA transcription: [n'ɝs]
Pronunciations of nurse
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noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
nurse
Meaning:
one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
Synonyms:
nanny, nursemaid, nurse
Meaning:
a woman who is the custodian of children
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
nurse
Meaning:
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury; "He nursed his cold with Chinese herbs"
Synonyms:
harbor, harbour, hold, entertain, nurse
Meaning:
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings); "bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment"
Usage examples
Nurse Rosemary waited.
Nurse Rosemary laughed.
Nurse Rosemary dropped her pen.
A doctor and a nurse were there.
'My dear old nurse!' cried Oliver.
"Quite right," said Nurse Rosemary.
"No," said Nurse Rosemary, "not yet.
Very simple, you see, Nurse Florence!
Nurse Rosemary watched him anxiously.
"Did I shoot straight, nurse?" he asked.
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Moe Berg
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