
Fever
Medical Condition
Use 'fever' to describe an elevated body temperature caused by illness, not just feeling warm.

The child developed a fever overnight.
Common Expressions
'Running a fever' means currently having a high temperature, while 'breaking a fever' means the fever is subsiding.

She's been running a fever since morning but finally broke it by evening.
Severity Indicator
Adjectives like 'high', 'low', 'spiking' describe fever's intensity and can signal the seriousness of illness.

He has a high fever, so we must consult a doctor immediately.
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