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fevers

The correct spelling is fevers.

How to pronounce fevers

noun

Say it like: Fev-ers

The correct spelling is fevers. A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease. For example: ""I have a fever. I think I've the flu.""

Usage Examples

"I have a fever. I think I've the flu."

a fevered lip

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease.
  2. 2.(usually in combination with one or more preceding words) Any of various diseases.
  3. 3.A state of excitement or anxiety.
  4. 4.A group of stingrays.

verb

  1. 1.To put into a fever; to affect with fever.
  2. 2.To become fevered.

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