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Fever

usgb/ˈfiːvər/Volume
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Use 'fever' to describe an elevated body temperature caused by illness, not just feeling warm. SlideThe child developed a fever overnight.
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'Running a fever' means currently having a high temperature, while 'breaking a fever' means the fever is subsiding. SlideShe's been running a fever since morning but finally broke it by evening.
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Adjectives like 'high', 'low', 'spiking' describe fever's intensity and can signal the seriousness of illness. SlideHe has a high fever, so we must consult a doctor immediately.