at hand — near in time or place; readily available; approaching
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: near in time or place; readily available; approaching
Pronunciation (IPA): /æt hænd/
Example Sentences
- The deadline is at hand, but I'm still binge-watching Netflix.
- Keep a dictionary at hand when studying English.
- Summer vacation is at hand, and my bank account is crying.
at hand
NOUN[/æt hænd/]
near in time or place; readily available; approaching
💡 Concept
near in time or place; readily available; approaching
🎵 Rhyme
With battle at hand, he prepares to command what circumstances demand!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/æt hænd/
🇬🇧 UK/æt hænd/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
expanddemandcommand
expand
demand
command
🔗Collocations
keep at hand
have at hand
close at hand
always at hand
ready at hand
tools at hand
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The deadline is at hand, but I'm still binge-watching Netflix.”
“Keep a dictionary at hand when studying English.”
😄 Fun example
“Summer vacation is at hand, and my bank account is crying.”
“Always keep emergency supplies at hand.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
nearbycloseavailableaccessiblewithin reach
Antonyms
far awaydistantunavailable
Related
at arm's lengthwithin reachon handreadily available
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