nurse

/nˈɜːs/

/ˈnɝs/

Nurse

someone who has been trained to care for injured or sick people, particularly in a hospital

a woman who is the custodian of children

synonyms : nanny

to nurse

MAIN VERB

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

to sip or drink a beverage slowly or gently

give suck to

synonyms : breastfeed

antonyms : bottlefeed

3.1

to breastfeed a baby

serve as a nurse; care for sick or handicapped people

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

synonyms : entertain

treat carefully

Examples

1. The nurses are starting their night shift at the hospital.

2. The nurses had to spoon-feed my mother after her stroke.

3. The female nurse took care of the patients with kindness and empathy.

4. The nurse tested the patient's reflexes to assess their neurological function.