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fever
Part of speech: NounAny disease characterized by marked increase of heat of the skin, quickened pulse, great weakness, thirst, etc.; a temperature of the human body exceeding 98. 6 degrees Fahrenheit; a condition of extreme nervous excitement.
Part of speech: Verb Usage examples "fever":- You refuse to treat them for a case of fever. - "One of Our Conquerors, Complete", George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009.
- His poor mother thought that he had an attack of fever. - "Rico And Wiseli Rico And Stineli, And How Wiseli Was Provided For", Johanna Spyri.
- The fever and the struggle vanished as instantly as they had come. - "The Bent Twig", Dorothy Canfield.