hibernate
/ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/
hi · ber · nate
ˈhaɪ · bər · ˌneɪt
English Definition
v. to spend the winter in a dormant state
Significado en Español
hibernar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ngủ đông
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
hiber (winter) + nate (verb suffix) → hibernate.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “hibernate”?
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A
freeze
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B
sleep
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C
migrate
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D
awaken
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B — sleep.
“hibernate” means v. to spend the winter in a dormant state
Common questions about “hibernate”
What does “hibernate” mean?
hibernate — v. to spend the winter in a dormant state. In Chinese: 冬眠.
How do you pronounce “hibernate”?
hibernate is pronounced /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: hi · ber · nate.
Is “hibernate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. hibernate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “hibernate”?
hiber (winter) + nate (verb suffix) → hibernate.
