Cool MateNurse
UK /["/nɜːs/"]/US /["/nɜːrs/"]/
Definition
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.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- certified
- experienced
- licensed
- practitioner
- educator
- manager
- certified
- experienced
- licensed
- practitioner
- educator
- manager
Synonyms
- healthcare worker
- medic
- nursing professional
- caregiver
Antonyms
- patient
- doctor
Common mistakes
- 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'.