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hibernating

/ˈhaɪbərˌneɪtɪŋ/ /ˈhaɪbərneɪtɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To spend winter time in hibernation.

Examples :

"The bear is hibernating in its den, sleeping through the cold winter months. "
animal biology nature physiology environment

Related Words

Illustration seclusion

seclusion noun

/sɪˈkluʒən/ /siˈkluʒən/

The act of secluding, shutting out or keeping apart.

"The student sought seclusion in the library to concentrate on his studies. "

Illustration hibernation

hibernation noun

/ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.bəɹˈneɪ.ʃən/

A state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter.

"The bear entered hibernation for the winter. "

Illustration activities

activities noun

/ækˈtɪ.vɪ.tiz/ /ækˈtɪv.ə.tiz/

The state or quality of being active; activeness.

"Pit row was abuzz with activity."

Illustration breakup

breakup noun

/ˈbɹeɪkʌp/

The act of breaking up; disintegration or division.

"The breakup of the study group was a disappointment to several students. "

Illustration contents

contents verb

/ˈkɒn.tɛnts/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnts/

To give contentment or satisfaction; to satisfy; to make happy.

"A good grade on the test contents the student, making them feel proud of their hard work. "

Illustration through

through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

Illustration friends

friends noun

/fɹɛn(d)z/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

Illustration sleeping

sleeping verb

/ˈsliːpɪŋ/

To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.

"You should sleep 8 hours a day."

Illustration avoiding

avoiding verb

/əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/

To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun

"Since their argument, Sarah has been avoiding Mark in the hallway at school. "

Illustration conserves

conserves noun

/kənˈsɜːvz/ /ˈkɒnsɜːvz/

Wilderness where human development is prohibited.

"The government protects several conserves to ensure wildlife habitats remain undisturbed. "

Illustration standby

standby verb

/ˈstænbaɪ/

To wait in expectation of some event; to make ready.

"Please stand by for more instructions."

Illustration progress

progress noun

/ˈpɹɒɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹɛs/ /pɹəˈɡɹɛs/

Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time.

"Testing for the new antidote is currently in progress."