Definition

To come out of an egg after it has been laid.

Example

The baby chicks will hatch in a few days.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you seen the baby chicks yet?

Not yet! I can't wait to see them hatch.

It's amazing how they just hatch from the eggs, isn't it?

Absolutely! Nature is so fascinating.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

An opening in a surface, such as a door or cover, often found on ships, buildings, or aircraft.

Example

The crew opened the hatch to access the cargo hold.

Conversation

Did you see that hatch on the roof of the building?

Yeah, it looked like it could be a way to access the attic.

I wonder what’s up there; maybe some old furniture or something interesting.

Definition

To cause an egg to produce young or to create something, often in secret.

Example

The hen will hatch her eggs in about three weeks.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how the farmer is trying to hatch those new chicken eggs?

Yeah, I heard he has a special incubator for them.

I wonder how many chicks he plans to hatch this time.

Root Explanation

Hatch → The word 'hatch' originates from Old English 'hæcc', meaning a door or a cover. It refers to the action of opening a door or cover, particularly in the context of eggs or openings.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'door' or 'cover' ('hæcc') being opened to let something out, like a chick hatching from an egg.

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