noun

fever

fever, temperature, excitement

She has a high fever.

She has a high fever.

Election fever is sweeping the country.

Election fever is sweeping the country.

to have a fever to be ill with a high temperature She has a high fever.

((noun)) fever a state of great excitement Election fever is sweeping the country.

Synonyms: temperature, illness; excitement, frenzy

From Latin 'febris' (fever).

Think of 'forever' - a high fever can feel like it lasts forever.

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