What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
heat
Example
The heat of the sun was unbearable. [heat: noun]
Example
I can feel the heat emanating from the oven. [heat: noun]
Example
The chili sauce has a lot of heat. [heat: noun]
fever
Example
She had a high fever and needed to rest. [fever: noun]
Example
The crowd was in a fever of anticipation before the concert. [fever: noun]
Example
The team worked with feverish intensity to meet the deadline. [feverish: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Heat is more commonly used than fever in everyday language, as it covers a wider range of contexts. Fever is more specific and is usually only used in the context of illness or infection.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between heat and fever?
Both heat and fever can be used in formal and informal contexts, but fever may be more commonly used in medical or scientific settings.
