Spring Fever

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /sprɪŋ ˈfiːvər/

Definitions of spring fever

noun a feeling of restlessness or excitement commonly experienced in the springtime

Example Sentences

A1 I have spring fever and can't focus on my homework.

A2 Spring fever is making me want to spend all day outside.

B1 Many people experience spring fever as the weather gets warmer.

B2 I always get spring fever around this time of year and just want to go on adventures.

C1 Spring fever can affect productivity in the workplace as people daydream about being outside.

C2 Despite having spring fever, I still need to focus on my responsibilities and not get too distracted.

Examples of spring fever in a Sentence

formal Many people experience a sense of restlessness and distraction known as spring fever as the weather warms up.

informal I can't focus on work today, I've got a bad case of spring fever!

slang I've got a serious case of spring fever and all I want to do is be outside enjoying the sunshine.

figurative After being cooped up all winter, I feel like I have a burst of energy and enthusiasm, like a case of spring fever.

Grammatical Forms of spring fever

plural

spring fevers

comparative

more spring fever

superlative

most spring fever

present tense

has spring fever

future tense

will have spring fever

perfect tense

have had spring fever

continuous tense

is having spring fever

singular

spring fever

positive degree

spring fever

infinitive

to have spring fever

gerund

having spring fever

participle

spring fevered

Origin and Evolution of spring fever

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'spring fever' originated from the belief that people experience a change in mood or behavior during the spring season due to the increase in daylight and warmer weather.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a feeling of restlessness or excitement in the springtime, 'spring fever' has evolved to also refer to a lack of motivation or focus that can occur during the same season.