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Nurse

🇬🇧 UK /["/nɜːs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/nɜːrs/"]/

Meaning of Nurse

a person whose job is to take care of sick or injured people, usually in a hospital

In simple words: A person who helps doctors care for sick people.

Nurse in a sentence

• The nurse helps patients recover in the hospital.
• A nurse took my temperature when I arrived at the clinic.
• She decided to become a nurse because she loves helping people.
• The nurse explained the treatment plan to the family.
• He works as a nurse in the emergency room at the hospital.

How to use Nurse

Used commonly in medical settings. Avoid using slang variations in formal contexts, like when speaking to patients or in professional environments.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'nurse' — imagine a caring nurse checking on patients.

Related words

Collocations with Nurse

• certified
• experienced
• licensed
• practitioner
• educator
• manager
• certified
• experienced
• licensed
• practitioner
• educator
• manager

Synonyms for Nurse

• healthcare worker
• medic
• nursing professional
• caregiver

Opposites of Nurse

• patient
• doctor

Common mistakes with Nurse

• Confused with 'nourish'; they have different meanings.
• Using 'nurse' as a verb incorrectly, e.g., 'I nurse my friend.'
• Mixing up singular 'nurse' with plural 'nurses'.

Frequently asked questions about Nurse

What does Nurse mean?

A person who helps doctors care for sick people.

What is the definition of Nurse?

a person whose job is to take care of sick or injured people, usually in a hospital

How do you use Nurse in a sentence?

The nurse helps patients recover in the hospital.

Can you give another example of Nurse?

A nurse took my temperature when I arrived at the clinic.

What are synonyms for Nurse?

Common alternatives include healthcare worker, medic, nursing professional, caregiver.

What is the opposite of Nurse?

Opposite meanings include patient, doctor.

What words go with Nurse?

It commonly pairs with certified, experienced, licensed, practitioner, educator, manager, certified, experienced, licensed, practitioner, educator, manager.

What are common mistakes when using Nurse?

Confused with 'nourish'; they have different meanings. Using 'nurse' as a verb incorrectly, e.g., 'I nurse my friend.' Mixing up singular 'nurse' with plural 'nurses'.

How do you pronounce Nurse?

US: /["/nɜːrs/"]/, UK: /["/nɜːs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Nurse?

Used commonly in medical settings. Avoid using slang variations in formal contexts, like when speaking to patients or in professional environments.

What CEFR level is Nurse?

"Nurse" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.