Fever

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

An abnormally high body temperature, usually caused by illness.

“The child had a high fever.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈfiːvə/

Syllables

fe·ver

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Synonyms

temperaturepyrexiaillness

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Two E's with V in middle position.

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points; V is high-value letter.

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bever fewer feyer fiver kever lever never rever sever

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ever feer fere ferv free reef

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