fever (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfiːvər/

Definition

A high body temperature that happens when you are sick.

Examples

• I have a fever and feel very tired.

• The doctor said my son has a mild fever.

• She took medicine to lower her fever.

How to Use fever

fever of (prepositional phrase)

A fever with a specific temperature. — "He had a fever of 102 degrees."

Synonyms of fever

Words with a similar meaning to fever:

• temperature
• high temperature
• pyrexia

Antonyms of fever

Words with the opposite meaning to fever:

• normal temperature
• hypothermia

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