Collocation
have a fever
to have an abnormally high body temperature because of illness
Definition
'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 am going to stay home today.”
Examples
- I have a fever and I cannot stop shivering.
- She has a fever, so she stayed home from school.
- Do you have a fever, or is it just a cold?
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- He had a fever last night but feels better this morning.
- If you have a fever over 38°C, drink fluids and rest.
- The nurse asked whether I had a fever during the past two days.
- I have had a fever since Monday, and it is not going down.
- By the time we arrived at the clinic, he had had a fever for hours.
- Anyone who has a fever and a rash should see a doctor right away.