How Do You Spell HIBERNATE?

Pronunciation: [hˈa͡ɪbənˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "hibernate" is spelled with five letters: h-i-b-e-r-n-a-t-e. In phonetic transcription, it is represented as /ˈhaɪ.bɚ.neɪt/. The first syllable is stressed, and the "h" in "hibernate" is pronounced. The two vowels in the second syllable are pronounced separately, with the "e" sounding like the "a" in "mate." The "r" is pronounced between the second and third syllables. The final syllable is pronounced like "nate." The spelling of "hibernate" accurately reflects its pronunciation.

HIBERNATE Meaning and Definition

1. Hibernate is a verb that refers to the act of undergoing a state of dormancy or inactivity for an extended period of time, especially during winter months. It can describe the behavior of certain animals, such as bears, snakes, or frogs, who enter a deep sleep-like state to conserve energy and survive harsh conditions. During hibernation, their metabolic rate, body temperature, and breathing slow down significantly.

   In a broader sense, hibernate can also be used to describe the human activity of spending an extended period of time in a state of reduced activity, rest, or retreat. This can be seen in the context of taking a break or vacation to relax and recharge one's energy, or even temporarily withdrawing from social interactions. It implies a deliberate choice to slow down and conserve physical or mental energy.

   In the realm of technology and computing, hibernate takes on a distinct meaning. It refers to a power-saving mode where a computer system turns off some or all of its functions and enters a sleep-like state. Hibernation allows the computer to save the current session and shut down completely, consuming minimal power while preserving the current state of the system. When the computer is turned on again, it can restore the system to the exact same state it was in before hibernation.

   Overall, the term hibernate describes the act of entering a state of dormancy, inactivity, or reduced functionality, whether it is exhibited by animals, humans, or computer systems.

2. To pass the winter in a state of seclusion or sleep, as certain wild animals do.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for HIBERNATE *

• hybernate 78.5714285%
• hibrnate 10.7142857%
• hiberneate 7.1428571%
• hibarnate 3.5714285%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for HIBERNATE

• hybernates
• hibernat
• hybernated
• gibernate
• bibernate
• nibernate
• jibernate
• uibernate
• hibernatse
• hibernater
• hiberante
• Hybernite
• hiberente
• hiebernate
• Abernate

Etymology of HIBERNATE

The word "hibernate" originated from the Latin word "hibernare", which was derived from "hibernus", meaning "wintry" or "of winter". "Hibernare" referred to the act of spending the winter in a dormant or torpid state. This Latin term was later adopted into English, and now "hibernate" is commonly used to describe the process of animals entering a period of inactivity or dormancy, typically during the winter months.

Similar spelling words for HIBERNATE

• hibernates,
• hibernating,
• hibernator,
• hibernation,
• Hibernated,
• hibernia,
• hibernal.

Conjugate verb Hibernate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have hibernated

you would have hibernated

he/she/it would have hibernated

we would have hibernated

they would have hibernated

I would have hibernate

you would have hibernate

he/she/it would have hibernate

we would have hibernate

they would have hibernate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been hibernating

you would have been hibernating

he/she/it would have been hibernating

we would have been hibernating

they would have been hibernating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would hibernate

you would hibernate

he/she/it would hibernate

we would hibernate

they would hibernate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be hibernating

you would be hibernating

he/she/it would be hibernating

we would be hibernating

they would be hibernating

FUTURE

I will hibernate

you will hibernate

he/she/it will hibernate

we will hibernate

they will hibernate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be hibernating

you will be hibernating

he/she/it will be hibernating

we will be hibernating

they will be hibernating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hibernated

you will have hibernated

he/she/it will have hibernated

we will have hibernated

they will have hibernated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been hibernating

you will have been hibernating

he/she/it will have been hibernating

we will have been hibernating

they will have been hibernating

IMPERATIVE

you hibernate

we let´s hibernate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to hibernate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was hibernating

you were hibernating

he/she/it was hibernating

we were hibernating

they were hibernating

PAST PARTICIPLE

hibernated

PAST PERFECT

I had hibernated

you had hibernated

he/she/it had hibernated

we had hibernated

they had hibernated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been hibernating

you had been hibernating

he/she/it had been hibernating

we had been hibernating

they had been hibernating

PRESENT

I hibernate

you hibernate

he/she/it hibernates

we hibernate

they hibernate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am hibernating

you are hibernating

he/she/it is hibernating

we are hibernating

they are hibernating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

hibernating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hibernated

you have hibernated

he/she/it has hibernated

we have hibernated

they have hibernated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been hibernating

you have been hibernating

he/she/it has been hibernating

we have been hibernating

they have been hibernating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it hibernate

SIMPLE PAST

I hibernated

you hibernated

he/she/it hibernated

we hibernated

they hibernated