Basic Details
Word: Hatch
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To break open an egg so that the baby animal can come out.
Synonyms: Emerge, open, break out
Antonyms: Close, shut, seal
Idioms and Phrases
- Hatch a plan: To come up with an idea or strategy. Example: "They decided to hatch a plan for their surprise party on Saturday."
- Hatchlings: Refers to baby animals, especially birds, that have just emerged from their eggs. Example: "The mother hen was proud of her hatchlings as they explored their new surroundings."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The chicks began to hatch from their eggs early in the morning.
Example 2: After weeks of waiting, we finally saw the turtle eggs hatch on the beach.
Example 3: The scientist watched carefully to see how the baby birds would hatch from their shells.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some turtles can take up to several months for their eggs to hatch, while many birds only take about two to three weeks?
Famous Quote
"Just like a child hatching from its shell, great ideas often come from nurturing and patience." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hatch" mean?
a) To close an egg
b) To break open an egg
c) To seal a container
d) To fill something
Answer: b) To break open an egg
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hatch"?
a) Close
b) Emerge
c) Seal
d) Fix
Answer: b) Emerge
3. Which sentence uses "hatch" correctly?
a) The bird decided to hatch a new toy.
b) The eggs started to hatch after a few weeks warm in the nest.
c) The cat hatched on the mat.
d) The child wanted to hatch a book.
Answer: b) The eggs started to hatch after a few weeks warm in the nest.
4. Which idiom means to come up with an idea?
a) Hatch a plan
b) Cold as ice
c) A piece of cake
d) Hold your horses
Answer: a) Hatch a plan
5. What is the opposite of "hatch"?
a) Open
b) Break
c) Close
d) Escape
Answer: c) Close
