Meaning of hibernate

[Elga]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #122 "Sleep Expressions", question 4

In winter time, bears hide themselves in caves and ..........

(a) hibernate
(b) take a nap
(c) snooze
(d) relax

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #122 "Sleep Expressions", answer 4

In winter time, bears hide themselves in caves and hibernate.

Correct answer: (a) hibernate
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what does hibernate means?

Elga

[Alan]

Hi,

This means simply spend the winter in a torpid (without feeling or movement) state as of animals mentioned in the sentence.

Alan
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[Shafqat]

Dear Alan,
what does it mean to take a nap?

Regards
Khan

[Alan]

Hi Khan,

'Take a nap' means 'have a short sleep'. This is sometimes called a 'cat nap' as cats often take a short sleep.

Alan
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