TO HAND Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

to hand

phrase

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 The Justice Department has tried to get states to hand over voter rolls, including voters’ dates of birth and partial Social Security numbers. — Amber Phillips, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026 The store employee was forced at gunpoint to hand over cash from the register. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The town’s mayor pressures Gleb and other executives to hand over employees for the draft. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 Giulia plans to hand-carry it with her on the plane, rather than ship it. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to hand

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tog (up or out)

to hand

toil

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