fever
word
Definition
A fever is a body temperature that is higher than normal, usually because you are sick. It can also describe a state of strong excitement or intense activity in expressions like 'football fever'.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly, 'fever' is an uncountable medical noun: 'have a fever,' not usually 'have fever' in standard English. Common collocations: 'high fever,' 'slight fever,' 'reduce a fever,' and 'feverish' for the adjective. In figurative use, it often appears in phrases like 'election fever' or 'cabin fever.'
Example Sentences
The baby has a fever.
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If your fever gets worse tonight, call the doctor.
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There’s a lot of World Cup fever in the city right now.
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I stayed home because of a fever.
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This medicine can help reduce a fever.
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After three days of fever, she finally started to feel better.
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