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- pronunciation:
- haen
di
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adjective |
| inflections: |
handier, handiest |
| definition 1: |
When something is handy, it is easy to reach and use.
I always keep a pencil handy just in case I need to write something.- synonyms:
- accessible
- similar words:
- available, nearby, reachable
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| definition 2: |
If something is handy, it is useful or convenient.
A lantern is a very handy thing to have on a camping trip.These big pockets are handy for holding all the things I need.It's handy to have a washing machine in our apartment.- synonyms:
- practical, useful
- similar words:
- convenient, helpful
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| definition 3: |
When you are handy at something you do, it means that you are good at it.
My mother is handy with machines and can usually fix things herself.- similar words:
- skilled, skillful
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| related words: |
accessible |
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