hen
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
An adult female chicken, often kept for laying eggs.
Synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ laid a fresh egg every morning."
Answer: hen
In your own words, what does "hen" mean?
An adult female chicken, often kept for laying eggs.
Learn next at A1
- her Shows that something belongs to a girl or woman already mentioned, or...
- here At or to the place where the speaker is.
- heron A tall wading bird with long legs and a long neck, usually found near...
- hers Used to show that something belongs to a woman or girl already mention...
- hesitate To pause briefly before doing or saying something, usually because you...
- hexagon A flat shape with six straight sides.