Fever: meaning, definitions and examples

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fever

 

[ หˆfiหvษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

A temporary increase in body temperature, often due to an illness. Fever is a common symptom of infections such as the flu or a cold.

Synonyms

high temperature, pyrexia

Examples of usage

  • She had a high fever and had to stay in bed all day.
  • The doctor advised plenty of rest and fluids to help reduce the fever.
Context #2 | Noun

emotional state

A state of intense excitement or agitation. It can also refer to a strong enthusiasm or passion for something.

Synonyms

agitation, excitement

Examples of usage

  • The crowd was in a fever of anticipation before the concert started.
  • She worked on the project with a fever of determination and focus.

Translations

Translations of the word "fever" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น febre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเค–เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fieber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ demam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะธั…ะพะผะฐะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gorฤ…czka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็†ฑ (ใญใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fiรจvre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fiebre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ateลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ด (์—ด)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ู‰ (แธฅummฤ)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ horeฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ horรบฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘็ƒง (fฤshฤo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vroฤina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hiti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะทะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (tskheuleba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑzdฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fiebre

Etymology

The word 'fever' has its origins in Old English 'fefer' and Proto-Germanic 'febris'. The concept of fever has been recognized throughout history as a symptom of various illnesses and infections. Ancient civilizations used different methods to treat fevers, such as herbal remedies and sweating treatments. The understanding of fever and its causes has evolved over time with advancements in medical science.

See also: feverish.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,025, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.