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Gold Fever

Definition:

Gold fever refers to the intense excitement and desire to find or possess gold. It is a term commonly used to describe the obsession, enthusiasm, and feverish pursuit of wealth through gold mining or prospecting.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Noun:

The overwhelming craving or obsession with finding gold, often experienced by gold miners or prospectors.

Example sentences:

• The gold fever spread among the miners as rumors of a massive gold deposit circulated.
• Experiencing gold fever, he left his comfortable life behind to seek his fortune in the gold mines.

Sense 2 - Noun:

A historical term used to describe the rush of people to areas where gold had been discovered, such as the California Gold Rush in the mid-1800s.

Example sentences:

• During the gold fever of the 19th century, thousands of people migrated westward in search of gold.
• The gold fever in Alaska attracted fortune seekers from all over the world.

Sense 3 - Noun:

A metaphorical term representing an intense desire to accumulate wealth in general, not limited to gold.

Example sentences:

• The stock market boom created a gold fever, leading investors to flock towards high-risk investments.
• Gold fever took hold of the city as everyone sought to make their fortunes during the economic boom.

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