Hatch Meaning and Definition

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Hatch

Pronunciation

/hætʃ/

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

A genus of plants in the daisy family, native to tropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia, known for their bright and vibrant flowers.

Examples

  • The florist arranged a bouquet of hatches for the wedding.
  • Hatches are popular in gardens for their striking appearance.

Synonyms

  • Daisy
  • Bloom

Antonyms

  • Wilt
  • Fade

Etymology

The word “Hatch” originated from the Old English word “hæcian”, meaning “to cover” or “to hide”.

Usage Notes

“Hatch” can be used both as a noun and an adjective. It’s often used in phrases such as “hatch back” or “hatch-like” to describe something that resembles a hatch.

Cultural References

In popular culture, the word “Hatch” has been used in the title of a 2008 horror film, “Hatchet”, and as a character name in the TV series “Lost”.

Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases

  • Hatch a plan
  • Break a hatch
  • Hatch-like

Related Words or Phrases

  • Seed
  • Bloom
  • Flower

Collocations

  • Hatch of blooms
  • Hatch back
  • Hatch-like shape

Frequency of Use

“Hatch” is a relatively rare word in everyday language, but it’s often used in horticulture and botany to describe specific plant species.

Common Misspellings

  • Herbera
  • Gerbera
  • Harsh

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