B2noun 2K

Fever

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈfiːvə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈfiːvər/"]/

Meaning of Fever

a medical condition in which a person has a temperature that is higher than normal

In simple words: A high body temperature that often means you're sick.

Fever in a sentence

• She has a fever and needs to see a doctor.
• The fever lasted for several days before she recovered.
• During the summer, a football fever swept through the city.
• His excitement reached a fever pitch as the concert approached.
• You might experience a fever as a symptom of the flu.
• They were caught up in World Cup fever with all the celebrations.
• A high fever can be a sign of a serious illness.
• The athlete's competitive fever drove him to train harder.
• She couldn’t concentrate on her studies due to her fever.
• Fever for new technology often leads to rapid advancements.

How to use Fever

Use 'fever' in both casual and medical contexts. It's appropriate in discussions about health, but may not be suitable in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Remember 'fever' like 'feverish': when you feel hot, you're feverish.

Related words

Collocations with Fever

• high
• raging
• mild
• bout
• have
• run
• suffer from
• with a fever
• high
• raging
• mild
• bout
• have
• run
• suffer from
• with a fever
• baseball
• election
• gold
• grip somebody
• in a fever of
• baseball
• election
• gold
• grip somebody
• in a fever of

Synonyms for Fever

• high temperature
• pyrexia
• febris
• illness
• sickness

Opposites of Fever

• normal temperature
• health

Common mistakes with Fever

• Confused with 'temperature' when referring to a fever.
• Using 'fever' for emotional excitement, which is incorrect.
• Saying 'have a fever' instead of 'have fever' in some contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Fever

What does Fever mean?

A high body temperature that often means you're sick.

What is the definition of Fever?

a medical condition in which a person has a temperature that is higher than normal

How do you use Fever in a sentence?

She has a fever and needs to see a doctor.

Can you give another example of Fever?

The fever lasted for several days before she recovered.

What are synonyms for Fever?

Common alternatives include high temperature, pyrexia, febris, illness, sickness.

What is the opposite of Fever?

Opposite meanings include normal temperature, health.

What words go with Fever?

It commonly pairs with high, raging, mild, bout, have, run, suffer from, with a fever, high, raging, mild, bout, have, run, suffer from, with a fever, baseball, election, gold, grip somebody, in a fever of, baseball, election, gold, grip somebody, in a fever of.

What are common mistakes when using Fever?

Confused with 'temperature' when referring to a fever. Using 'fever' for emotional excitement, which is incorrect. Saying 'have a fever' instead of 'have fever' in some contexts.

How do you pronounce Fever?

US: /["/ˈfiːvər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfiːvə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Fever?

Use 'fever' in both casual and medical contexts. It's appropriate in discussions about health, but may not be suitable in very formal writing.

What CEFR level is Fever?

"Fever" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.