Fever

usgb/ˈfiːvər/
noun

A high body temperature due to illness.

She was admitted to the hospital with a high fever.
Visual representation of "fever" - A high body temperature due to illness

Often appears as...

  • high fever
  • run a fever
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Visual representation of "fever"
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Medical Condition

Use 'fever' to describe an elevated body temperature caused by illness, not just feeling warm.

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The child developed a fever overnight.
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Common Expressions

'Running a fever' means currently having a high temperature, while 'breaking a fever' means the fever is subsiding.

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She's been running a fever since morning but finally broke it by evening.
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Severity Indicator

Adjectives like 'high', 'low', 'spiking' describe fever's intensity and can signal the seriousness of illness.

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He has a high fever, so we must consult a doctor immediately.
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