fever
noun/ˈfiːvər/
Frequency rank: #3,119 most common English word
Meaning
A body temperature that is higher than normal, usually from illness.
Example sentence
She has a high fever and needs to see a doctor.
Synonyms & related words
- temperature
- pyrexia
- heat
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