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hatched

/hætʃt/ verb · British & US
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What does hatched mean?

verb

To emerge or come out of an egg, or to produce or create something new, often in a sudden or unexpected way. To hatch a plan or idea means to develop or bring it into existence.

Example

"The chicks hatched from their eggs after three weeks in the incubator."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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