CEFR B1

nurses

noun

Meaning

Trained health professionals who care for the sick or elderly, assisting doctors and providing medical treatment.

The nurses worked tirelessly through the night to monitor the patient's condition.
She decided to become a nurse after her grandmother received excellent care during an illness.

Synonyms: carers, healthcare providers, medics, practitioners

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈnɜːrsɪz/

Trained health professionals who care for the sick or elderly, assisting doctors and providing medical treatment.

The nurses worked tirelessly through the night to monitor the patient's condition.
She decided to become a nurse after her grandmother received excellent care during an illness.
Nurses play a vital role in patient recovery and well-being.

nurse someone (phrasal verb): To care for someone who is ill or injured. — "The family nursed him through his illness."
nurse a belief (verb phrase): To hold onto a belief or idea, often secretly or for a long time. — "He nursed a secret ambition to become a writer."
nurse a drink (verb phrase): To drink an alcoholic beverage slowly over a long period. — "He sat at the bar, nursing a single beer for hours."

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