overwinter
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌwɪntər/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌwɪntər/
adjective
Definition
Happening or existing during the winter season.
Example
The overwinter crops need special care to survive the cold.
Conversation
Have you ever thought about how plants overwinter in the cold?
Yeah, it's fascinating how they survive the winter months.
I read that some plants go dormant to overwinter more effectively.
That makes sense — it helps them come back strong in spring!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
wintery
frigid
cold
Antonyms
summery
hot
warm
intransitive verb
Definition
To spend the winter in a particular place or to survive through the winter season.
Example
Many birds migrate to warmer areas to overwinter.
Tense Forms
Past: overwintered
Past Participle: overwintered
Conversation
Are you planning to overwinter somewhere warm this year?
Definitely! I can't handle the cold anymore.
I was thinking of going to a cabin; do you think I should overwinter there instead?
Root Explanation
Overwinter → It is formed from "over-" (meaning beyond or during) and "winter" (from Old English "winter", meaning the cold season). The word "overwinter" means to spend the winter in a particular place or to survive through the winter season.
Memory Tip
Think of spending time 'beyond' ('over-') the cold season ('winter') — that's what overwinter means.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.