English · Word Candidate

fever

/ˈfiːvə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: fevers · fevering · fevered

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nhiệt độ cơ thể cao hơn bình thường

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Noun

Examples

There has been a rise in my fever. I think I've the flu.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any of various diseases.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một số bệnh khác nhau

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Noun

Examples

scarlet fever

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To put into a fever; to affect with fever.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

gây sốt

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Verb

Examples

a fevered lip

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To become fevered.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trở nên sốt

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “fever” mean?

A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease.

Is “fever” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.