Synonyms for

Nurse

Verb / nɜ:s / Another word for nurse — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A nurse is a person whose job is to take care of sick or injured people.

Synonyms & similar words

suckle hold wetnurse harbour nanny suck lactate harbor nursemaid breastfeed givesuck entertain bottlefeed caretaker attendant therapist clinician practitioner doctor surgeon physician paramedic EMT midwife nanny babysitter companion helper assistant aide

Synonyms by register

Formal

caregiver practitioner clinician attendant

Informal

doc healer RN

Literary

minister physician

Antonyms

neglect harm injure abandon ignore disregard

Common collocations

  • registered nurse
  • practice nursing
  • nurse practitioner
  • school nurse
  • head nurse
  • nurse manager
  • nurse's aide
  • travel nurse

Word family

noun nurse
verb nurse

Usage note

The word 'nurse' can refer to both a person who cares for the sick and the act of caring for someone. It is generally used in a professional context.

Example sentences

  1. The nurse gave the patient medicine.
  2. I want to be a nurse when I grow up.
  3. The hospital hired more nurses to help with the patients.
  4. My mom is a nurse and she helps people every day.
  5. I thanked the nurse for taking care of me when I was sick.

Quotes

  • To do what nobody else will do, a way that nobody else can do, in spite of all we go through; that is to be a nurse. - Rawsi Williams
  • Nurses are the heart of healthcare. - Donna Wilk Cardillo
  • The character of the nurse is as important as the knowledge she possesses. - Carolyn Jarvis

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