hatch

[hætʃ]

hatch Definition

• 1. to come out of an egg by breaking the shell
• 2. to cause an egg to break so that a young animal can come out
• 3. to make a plan, idea, or plot

Using hatch: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hatch" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The eggs will hatch in about two weeks.

• Example

  The mother bird is hatching her chicks.

• Example

  They hatched a plan to steal the jewels.

hatch Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hatch

• incubate
• breed
• develop
• conceive

Antonyms for hatch

• destroy
• ruin

Phrases with hatch

• hatch a scheme

  to come up with a plan, often one that is sneaky or dishonest

  Example

  He hatched a scheme to cheat on the exam.

• hatch a plot

  to devise a secret plan, often one that is illegal or harmful

  Example

  The villains hatched a plot to rob the bank.

• hatch a conspiracy

  to plan secretly with others to do something illegal or harmful

  Example

  The group hatched a conspiracy to overthrow the government.

Origins of hatch

from Old English 'hæccan', meaning 'to hatch', related to German 'hecke'

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Summary: hatch in Brief

The verb 'hatch' [hætʃ] has three main meanings: to break out of an egg, to cause an egg to break, and to make a plan or plot. Examples include 'The eggs will hatch in about two weeks,' 'The mother bird is hatching her chicks,' and 'They hatched a plan to steal the jewels.' Phrases like 'hatch a scheme' and 'hatch a plot' denote sneaky or illegal plans.