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hibernation vs retirement

retirement vs hibernation

hibernation and retirement both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hibernation Yes No No No
retirement Yes No No No
As nouns, retirement is a hypernym of hibernation; that is, retirement is a word with a broader meaning than hibernation:
  • hibernation: the act of retiring into inactivity
  • retirement: withdrawal from your position or occupation
hibernation (noun) retirement (noun)
the act of retiring into inactivity withdrawal from your position or occupation
the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation
cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
Difference between hibernation and retirement

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