TO HAND Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

to hand

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Definition of to hand

as in near

not being distant in time, space, or significance At the retirement community there is always a chair to hand in case a resident needs to rest.

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as in accessible

situated within easy reach He keeps his glasses to hand at night.

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Recent Examples of to hand Organizations need to hand real budgets and real authority to the people who already hold their communities’ trust. — Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 The Mariners walked them off on Leo Rivas’ two-out single to center field to hand the Cubs a 6-5 loss in 10 innings. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 One Arab American man later recalled that his great-grandfather, who pursued a similar route, never made it to the Midwest—his train was stopped by a group of bandits from Mexico who forced the passengers to hand over their belongings. — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026 Abercrombie & Fitch is also reportedly looking for local partners in China to hand off the reins of its business there and strengthen its performance. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to hand

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toil

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