Dormant

Dormant means something that is resting and not doing anything right now, like a seed that is waiting to grow when the weather gets warm.

Examples

• The seeds in the garden are dormant during the winter, waiting for the warm spring sun to help them grow.
• When a volcano is dormant, it means it hasn’t erupted for a long time but could become active again someday.
• The bear hibernates in its den, remaining dormant until the weather gets warmer and food becomes easier to find.

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