a handful of — a small number or amount of something; a few
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small number or amount of something; a few
Pronunciation (IPA): /ə ˈhændfʊl ʌv/
Korean meaning: 소수의, 몇 개의, 조금의
Korean pronunciation: 어 **핸**드풀 오브
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret cookie recipe was shared with only a handful of family members.
- After the zombie apocalypse movie marathon, only a handful of brave souls stayed for the horror quiz.
- The exclusive restaurant serves only a handful of customers each night.
a handful of
NOUN//ə ˈhændfʊl ʌv//
a small number or amount of something; a few
Only a handful of climbers reached the misty mountain summit at sunrise.
A handful of shells, a sandful of dreams
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
손으로 한 번에 쥘 수 있는 양이라는 구체적인 개념에서 '소량, 소수'라는 추상적 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's secret cookie recipe was shared with only a handful of family members.”
“After the zombie apocalypse movie marathon, only a handful of brave souls stayed for the horror quiz.”
“The exclusive restaurant serves only a handful of customers each night.”
“She's met only a handful of celebrities, but somehow she knows all the gossip.”
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