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hibernate

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Verb — For an animal to spend winter in a dormant, low-energy state.

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hole up

How to use hibernate

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hibernate for the winter hibernate mode

Etymology

From Latin "hibernatus," the past participle of "hiberno" ("to winter"), from "hibernus" meaning "wintry."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hibernate” mean?

The word “hibernate” means for an animal to spend winter in a dormant, low-energy state. In plain terms, to go dormant for a long stretch — either an animal sleeping through winter, or a computer saving its state and powering down.

How do you pronounce “hibernate”?

“Hibernate” is pronounced HEYE-buh-nayt (/ˈhaɪbəɹˌneɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “hibernate” in a sentence?

Here is “hibernate” used in a sentence: “Bears hibernate through the coldest months of the year.”

What part of speech is “hibernate”?

“Hibernate” is a verb.

Where does the word “hibernate” come from?

The word “hibernate” comes from Latin. From Latin "hibernatus," the past participle of "hiberno" ("to winter"), from "hibernus" meaning "wintry.".

How many meanings does “hibernate” have?

“Hibernate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: for an animal to spend winter in a dormant, low-energy state.

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