word
Hibernate
HY-bur-nayt
/ˈhaɪbɜːrˌneɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
hibernate
Dictionary meaning
Sleep during winter.
Examples
- Bears must eat a lot of food before they hibernate in their caves.
Synonyms: hole up
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