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Fever

UK /["/ˈfiːvə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈfiːvər/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

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

high temperature
pyrexia
febris
illness
sickness

Antonyms

normal temperature
health

Common mistakes

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.