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fe·ver
 fever
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a body temperature higher than normal that is usually caused by illness.
He stayed home in bed with a fever.- antonyms:
- chill
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| definition 2: |
a state of intense excitement or activity.
The kids were in a fever about the latest action movie. |
| related words: |
heat, zeal |
| derivation: |
fevered (adj.) |
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