Nurse (Noun/Verb)
Syllable division: nurse
How to pronounce: UK: /nษœหs/ US: /nษหs/

British VS American Pronunciation of the word Nurse

Nurse as a NOUN
Meaning: A person whose job it is to take care of people who got injured or who are ill.
Example:
> The nurse comes to evaluate each patient every morning before the doctor arrives.
> I really want to become a nurse one day.

Nurse as a VERB
#1 Meaning: To provide medical attention for a sick person or animal.
Example:
> They nursed the little puppy until he was 3 months old.
> They paid someone to nurse their sick mother every day.

#2 Meaning: To devote a lot of time to watching over something as it develops or matures.
Example:
> We are going to have to nurse this new project for the first few months before starting another one.
> He nursed the flowers in his garden during the entire winter.

#3 Meaning: To continuously experience a powerful emotion.
Example:
> She nursed her love for music from a young age.
> You shouldn't nurse your anger; just go and talk to them.

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