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Dormant
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dormunt
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Simple meaning
What does Dormant mean?
Dormant means inactive for now.
Dictionary definition
Not active now, but able to become active later.
Example sentences
Dormant in a sentence
easy
The seeds stayed dormant during winter.
medium
A dormant volcano is not erupting right now.
hard
The idea stayed dormant for years before the inventor finally returned to it.
Synonyms
Words like Dormant
inactiveUse for something not active now.
restingUse when something is paused or not growing for a time.
Antonyms
Opposite words
activeUse for something working, moving, or happening now.
awakeUse for something or someone not sleeping or inactive.
Word family
Dormant word family
Base word
dormant
adjective
dormant
Inactive for now.
noun
dormancy
The state of being dormant.
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Practice 1
What does dormant mean?
Dormant means not active now but able to become active later.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses dormant correctly?
This sentence uses dormant to mean inactive for a time.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of dormant?
Active means working or happening now, which is the opposite of dormant.
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