handy

Meanings

• adjective

  Adjective meaning easily handled, practical, or convenient.

  - "The handy tool made the job much easier."
  - "He kept a handy supply of tools in his garage."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhæn.di/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

awkward

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Synonyms

at hand , crafty

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with handy
brandy , candy , randy , sandy

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. handy (English) : Easily handled, practical, or convenient.
   

2. handy (Scots) : A unit of weight equal to 112 pounds or 50.8 kilograms.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. handy-capable () :
   

2. handy-man () :
   

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Variants

List of all variants of handy that leads to same result
handier , handiest , handiness , handinesses , handy , Handy , W C Handy , W. C. Handy , William Christopher Handy , handy-dandy , handy for , come in handy , come in helpful , come in useful , come in useful/helpful

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Forms

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handier, handiest, handily

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant ‘able to be seized or taken’, from Old English haden, from hādan to seize, take.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'handy' was first used in English around the 15th century.

2. Handy is a common name for both males and females in Scotland.

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Related Concepts

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1. useful: Related to being useful or practical.

2. convenient: Related to being easy to use or access.

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Culture

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In literature, 'handy' has been used to describe characters who are resourceful and able to solve problems effectively.

How to Memorize "handy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person easily handling tasks with a helpful and efficient attitude.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'handy' with the words 'helpful', 'efficient', and 'practical'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence like 'Handy people are always ready to help'.

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