Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Nurses.
Nurses - as a noun
One skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
caregiverhealth care providerhealth professionalprimary care providerHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Nurses - as a verb
Try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
Example: "He nursed his cold with chinese herbs"
Maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
Example: "Bear a grudge"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bearentertainharborharbourholdServe as a nurse; care for sick or handicapped people
Treat carefully
Example: "He nursed his injured back by lying in bed several hours every afternoon"
Give suck to
Example: "The wetnurse suckled the infant"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breastfeedgive sucklactatesucklewet-nurseExample Sentences
"The nurses took care of the sick patients."
"There is a shortage of nurses in the hospital."
"The nurses wear scrubs and white coats."
"The nurses are highly trained professionals."
"The nurses at the clinic are always friendly and helpful."
Word Game Points
Is NURSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nurses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NURSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is NURSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nurses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNURSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is NURSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nurses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNURSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.