# fever

/ˈfivɝ/ (US) · /fˈiːvɐ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fever
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 2. intense excitement

noun · CEFR B2

a state of great excitement or nervous energy about something.

For teachers: a state of intense nervous excitement, agitation, or collective enthusiasm.

- World Cup fever spread through the city as the national team reached the final.
- Election fever gripped the nation, with every news cycle dominated by the latest polling data and candidate debates.

Usage: Frequently used in the pattern '[Topic] fever'.

## Examples

- He stayed home from school because he had a high fever.
- The doctor advised drinking plenty of fluids and resting until the fever finally broke.
- As the election approached, a fever of anticipation gripped the city, with citizens debating the potential outcomes in every public square.

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