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When you have a fever, it means that the temperature of your body is higher than usual. A fever is usually caused by being sick.
Alex stayed home from school because she woke up with a fever.- antonyms:
- chill
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| definition 2: |
Sometimes we say that a person is in a fever when we mean they are very excited or anxious.
Ken's dad was in a fever to finish packing because he knew he had to leave for the airport right away.The little kids were in a fever of excitement waiting to see the magician. |
| derivation: |
fevered (adj.) |
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