at hand

Speech parts

1. at hand - Phrase

2. at hand - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

close in time; about to occur

close in space; within reach

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

imminent impending impendent close at hand available near close brewing handy coming immediate ready adjacent accessible waiting

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Antonyms

away far lonesome remote isolated distant

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Examples

In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”. John the Baptist

America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand. Harry S. Truman

Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun's rays do not burn until brought to a focus. Alexander Graham Bell

Water after does not quench a fire at hand. Italian Proverb

Who seeks a quarrel will find it near at hand. Italian Proverb

It's easy to knead when meal is at hand. Irish Proverb

Words in the phrase

at hand

Close letter words and terms

at half-strength at half-sword at halfway point at haphazard at hazard at head office