Hibernate

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪ.bɝ.neɪt/

Definitions of hibernate

verb to spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do

Example Sentences

A1 Bears hibernate during the winter to conserve energy.

A2 Some animals, like squirrels, hibernate in burrows to survive the cold weather.

B1 Certain reptiles hibernate in underground dens to avoid extreme temperatures.

B2 Hedgehogs hibernate for several months in order to survive food scarcity in the winter.

C1 Scientists study how certain species hibernate to understand their physiological adaptations.

C2 The bear's ability to hibernate for long periods of time is a fascinating aspect of its biology.

Examples of hibernate in a Sentence

formal Bears hibernate during the winter months to conserve energy.

informal I feel like hibernating all weekend and just staying in bed.

slang I'm going to hibernate at home and binge-watch my favorite TV show.

figurative Sometimes it's necessary to hibernate from social media for a while to focus on yourself.

Grammatical Forms of hibernate

• past tense: hibernated
• plural: hibernates
• comparative: more hibernating
• superlative: most hibernating
• present tense: hibernates
• future tense: will hibernate
• perfect tense: has hibernated
• continuous tense: is hibernating
• singular: hibernate
• positive degree: hibernate
• infinitive: to hibernate
• gerund: hibernating
• participle: hibernating

Origin and Evolution of hibernate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'hibernate' originated from the Latin word 'hibernare' which means 'to pass the winter'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the behavior of animals entering a dormant state during winter, 'hibernate' has evolved to also refer to the act of humans spending the winter in a dormant or inactive state.