Pronunciation: /haɪ.bɚˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter
A1 Bears go into hibernation during the winter months.
A2 Some animals, like squirrels, prepare for hibernation by storing food.
B1 Scientists study the process of hibernation to understand how animals survive in harsh conditions.
B2 Hibernation is a natural survival mechanism that allows animals to conserve energy during periods of food scarcity.
C1 Certain species of frogs can survive long periods of hibernation by slowing down their metabolism.
C2 The study of hibernation has led to advancements in medical research, particularly in the field of induced hibernation for medical purposes.
verb not applicable
A1 Bears hibernate in the winter to conserve energy.
A2 Some animals hibernate during the cold months to survive.
B1 Certain species of animals hibernate as a way to adapt to harsh environmental conditions.
B2 Scientists study how animals hibernate in order to understand their survival mechanisms.
C1 The process of hibernation involves a complex series of physiological changes in the body.
C2 Researchers are exploring ways to induce hibernation in humans for long-distance space travel.
adjective not applicable
A1 Bears go into hibernation during the winter.
A2 Some animals survive the winter by going into hibernation.
B1 Certain reptiles undergo hibernation to conserve energy.
B2 Hibernation is a survival strategy used by many mammals in harsh conditions.
C1 Scientists study the physiological changes that occur during hibernation in animals.
C2 The process of hibernation involves a complex interplay of metabolic and behavioral adaptations.
adverb not applicable
A1 Bears go into hibernation during the winter months.
A2 Some animals, like bears, enter hibernation to survive the cold weather.
B1 Certain species of animals hibernate in order to conserve energy and survive harsh conditions.
B2 The process of hibernation allows animals to slow down their metabolism and conserve energy for extended periods of time.
C1 Scientists have studied the physiological changes that occur during hibernation in various animal species.
C2 The ability to enter hibernation is a fascinating adaptation that allows certain animals to survive in challenging environments.
pronoun not applicable
A1 Hibernation is when animals sleep for a long time during the winter.
A2 Bears go into hibernation to survive the cold winter months.
B1 Hibernation helps animals conserve energy and survive harsh weather conditions.
B2 Some reptiles undergo hibernation to avoid extreme temperatures in their environment.
C1 Scientists study the physiological changes that occur during hibernation in different animal species.
C2 The brain activity of animals in hibernation is significantly reduced compared to when they are active.
preposition not applicable
A1 Bears go into hibernation during the winter months.
A2 Some animals, like hedgehogs, go into hibernation to survive the cold weather.
B1 Certain species of frogs can go into hibernation for months at a time.
B2 Scientists study the process of hibernation to understand how animals survive extreme conditions.
C1 The bear's hibernation cycle is a fascinating subject for researchers in the field of biology.
C2 The study of hibernation has led to advancements in medical research on human hibernation for space travel.
conjunction not applicable
A1 Bears find a cave to sleep in during hibernation.
A2 Hibernation is a natural process that helps animals survive the winter.
B1 Some animals, like turtles, undergo hibernation to conserve energy.
B2 Hibernation is a complex physiological process that allows animals to slow down their metabolism.
C1 Scientists study the mechanisms behind hibernation to potentially apply them to medical treatments.
C2 The bear's body temperature drops significantly during hibernation, allowing it to conserve energy for months.
interjection not applicable
A1 Hibernation! I can't wait to sleep all winter.
A2 Hibernation! Bears do it to survive the cold weather.
B1 Hibernation! Many animals enter this state to conserve energy.
B2 Hibernation! It's a fascinating survival mechanism in the animal kingdom.
C1 Hibernation! The process involves a decrease in metabolic rate and body temperature.
C2 Hibernation! Some species can hibernate for months without eating or drinking.
article not applicable
A1 Bears go into hibernation during the winter.
A2 Some animals, like hedgehogs, also go into hibernation when it gets cold.
B1 Hibernation is a natural survival mechanism for many animals to conserve energy.
B2 Scientists study the hibernation patterns of animals to better understand their physiological processes.
C1 The phenomenon of hibernation has intrigued researchers for centuries, leading to groundbreaking discoveries in biology.
C2 The complex metabolic changes that occur during hibernation are still not fully understood by scientists.
formal Many animals go into hibernation during the winter months to conserve energy.
informal Bears love hibernation because they get to sleep all winter long.
slang I wish I could go into hibernation like a bear and avoid all my responsibilities.
figurative After a busy week, I like to go into hibernation mode on the weekends and just relax at home.
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