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Term: Feverishly

Description:

Feverishly is an adverb that describes an action or behavior done with intense excitement, enthusiasm, or urgency.

Possible parts of speech:

• Adverb

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Intense Excitement or Enthusiasm

- John was feverishly preparing for his first marathon, eager to beat his personal record.

- The fans awaited the rockstar's performance feverishly, unable to contain their excitement.

Sense 2: Intense Urgency or Rapid Pace

- The team worked feverishly to meet the tight project deadline.

- She typed feverishly on her keyboard to finish the report before the end of the day.

Sense 3: Indicating High Temperature or Fever

- Her body burned feverishly, indicating the presence of an infection.

- Feeling feverishly, he decided to stay home rather than going to work.

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