Fever

Pronunciation: /ˈfiːvər/

Definitions of fever

noun an abnormally high body temperature, usually accompanied by shivering, headache, and in severe instances, delirium

Example Sentences

A1 She has a fever and needs to stay in bed.

A2 The doctor said the fever is a symptom of the flu.

B1 If your fever persists, you should see a healthcare professional.

B2 The high fever caused her to feel weak and dizzy.

C1 The fever was a result of the body's immune response to the infection.

C2 The persistent fever led to further diagnostic tests to determine the underlying cause.

Examples of fever in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with a high fever and was immediately admitted to the hospital.

informal I think I caught a fever from being out in the rain last night.

slang I'm feeling so hot and feverish right now, I must be coming down with something.

figurative The excitement of the concert gave me a fever of anticipation.

Grammatical Forms of fever

• past tense: fevered
• plural: fevers
• comparative: more feverish
• superlative: most feverish
• present tense: fevers
• future tense: will fever
• perfect tense: have fevered
• continuous tense: is fevering
• singular: fever
• positive degree: feverish
• infinitive: to fever
• gerund: fevering
• participle: fevered

Origin and Evolution of fever

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fever' originated from the Old English word 'fefer' which was derived from the Latin word 'febris'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'fever' has retained its meaning of an elevated body temperature over the centuries, but its usage has expanded to also refer to a state of heightened excitement or activity.