fever fever /ˈfiːvɝ/

noun

1. () Intense nervous anticipation  ( fever )
   intense nervous anticipation
    In a fever of resentment
   in a fever of resentment
   
2. () A rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection  ( febricity , febrility , feverishness , fever , pyrexia )
   a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
    I have a fever and need to stay home and rest until I feel better
   I have a fever and need to stay home and rest until I feel better