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Collocation

have a fever

have + noun phrase have + noun phrase

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

Visual cue for have a fever

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.