Collocation
have a fever
Definition
to have an abnormally high body temperature because of illness
'have a fever' is a common English collocation. to have an abnormally high body temperature because of illness
have + a fever
“I think I have a fever, so I'm going to rest today.”
Examples
- I _____ a fever, so I can't go to work today.
- My son _____ a fever last night and kept waking up.
- If you _____ a fever, you should drink plenty of fluids.
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- She thinks she _____ a fever because she feels very hot.
- Do you _____ a fever, or is it just a sore throat?
- He _____ a fever for three days before he finally saw a doctor.
- I didn't realize I _____ a fever until I checked my temperature.
- Anyone who _____ a fever should avoid close contact with others.
- By the time we arrived at the clinic, she _____ a fever and was shivering.