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Hatching
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Simple meaning
What does Hatching mean?
Hatching means coming out of an egg.
Dictionary definition
The process of a young animal breaking out of an egg.
Example sentences
Hatching in a sentence
easy
The class watched a video of a chick hatching.
medium
Hatching can take time as the animal breaks through the shell.
hard
The science article explained how temperature can affect the timing of hatching.
Synonyms
Words like Hatching
emergingComing out from inside something.
breaking outComing out by pushing through a covering.
egg openingA simple phrase for an egg beginning to open.
Antonyms
Opposite words
layingProducing an egg before hatching happens.
staying insideRemaining in the egg instead of coming out.
Word family
Hatching word family
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does hatching mean?
Hatching is the process of breaking out of an egg.
Practice 2
Which word is most related to hatching?
Hatching happens when an animal comes out of an egg.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses hatching correctly?
Hatching fits a sentence about an egg opening.
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