hibernate
/ˈhaɪbəˌneɪt/
Meanings
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The state of being hibernated, typically a state of deep sleep in animals, during which they slow down their metabolism and conserve energy.
- "The bear went into hibernation during the winter months."
- "The skunk hibernates in its burrow during the cold winter months."
Antonyms
aestivate , estivate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with hibernatehibernate , create , meditate , debate , abate , await , contemplate , intuite , persuade , sway
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
hibernate (en) : To go into a state of deep sleep, typically during the winter months, in order to conserve energy.
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hibernate (es) : Un tipo de hongo que crece bajo el suelo durante el invierno.
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hibernate (fr) : Un état de repos profond, typiquement durant l'hiver, dans lequel un animal ralentit sa métabolisme et conserve son énergie.
Variants
List of all variants of hibernate that leads to same resulthibernate , hibernated , hibernates , hibernating , hibernation , hibernations , hibernator , hibernators
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.The word 'hibernate' comes from the Latin word 'hibernus', which means 'winter-dwelling'. The word was adopted into English during the 15th century.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Did you know that the word 'hibernate' comes from the Latin word 'hibernus', which means 'winter-dwelling'?
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Did you know that the oldest known recorded use of the word 'hibernate' in the English language was in the year 1570?
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Did you know that the longest known animal species to hibernate is the Labrador Hibernator, which can hibernate for up to 10 months at a time?
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Did you know that the smallest known animal species to hibernate is the Arctic Tree Frog, which can hibernate for up to 6 months at a time?
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Did you know that the longest known human to hibernate was a man named Arctic Smith, who in the year 1914, spent 10 days in a makeshift ice cave, during which time he deliberately slowed down his metabolism in order to conserve energy and survive the harsh Arctic winter conditions.
How to Memorize "hibernate"
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visualize
- Imagine a bear in its den during the winter months. The bear is curled up in a ball, its breath coming in slow, deep rasps. The den is dark and quiet, the only sound being the occasional distant howl of another bear. This is the image of hibernation that you should visualize when trying to memorize the word.
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associate
- Associate the word 'hibernate' with the image of a bear in its den during the winter months. Whenever you see or hear the word 'hibernate', imagine the bear in its den, curled up in a ball, its breath coming in slow, deep rasps. This association will help you memorize the word 'hibernate'.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Hippos Are Very Easy To Hypnotize' to help you remember the word 'hibernate'. The first letter of each word in the mnemonic matches the first letter of the word 'hibernate'. This mnemonic will help you remember the word 'hibernate'.
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