Synonyms for

Hatched

Verb / hætʃt / Another word for hatched — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hatched means to emerge from an egg after being incubated by a bird or reptile.

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Common collocations

  • hatched a plan
  • hatched an idea
  • hatched out
  • hatched from
  • hatched a plot
  • hatched a scheme
  • hatched a conspiracy

Word family

noun hatch
verb hatch
adjective hatched

Usage note

Primarily used for plans or ideas, especially those that are secret or cunning. Can also refer to eggs hatching.

Example sentences

  1. The eggs hatched and the baby chicks were born.
  2. The turtle will hatch from its egg in a few weeks.
  3. She was excited to see the butterflies hatch from their cocoons.
  4. The dinosaur eggs hatched and the baby dinosaurs roamed the earth.
  5. The dragon hatched from its egg and breathed fire.

Quotes

  • Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst, a spark that creates extraordinary results. - Anon
  • “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” - Abraham Lincoln
  • “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” - Steve Jobs

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