HIBERNATIONS Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word hibernations. (close relations)
Definition of HIBERNATIONS
Best Alternative Words for HIBERNATIONS
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| dormancy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction • quiet and inactive restfulness | ||||||||
| rest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something left after other parts have been taken away • freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) • a pause for relaxation • a state of inaction • euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb) • a support on which things can be put • a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration verb • not move; be in a resting position • take a short break from one's activities in order to relax • give a rest to • have a place in relation to something else • be at rest • stay the same; remain in a certain state • be inherent or innate in • put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying • sit, as on a branch • rest on or as if on a pillow • be inactive, refrain from acting | ||||||||
| sleep | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended • a torpid state resembling deep sleep • a period of time spent sleeping • euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb) verb • be asleep • be able to accommodate for sleeping | ||||||||
| slumber | verbv | |||||||
noun • a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended • a dormant or quiescent state verb • be asleep | ||||||||
