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Vocabulary Entry
hibernation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The prolonged state of inactivity and metabolic depression in certain animals during winter.
Example Sentences
"Bears enter hibernation to conserve energy during the cold months."
"The turtle goes into hibernation when temperatures drop."
"Scientists study hibernation to understand how animals survive harsh conditions."
V
verb
To spend a prolonged period of inactivity or dormancy, especially during the winter.
Example Sentences
"Many species of frogs hibernate to escape the cold."
"Some animals hibernate in burrows beneath the frost."
"The groundhog is known for hibernating during winter months."