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close or near at hand. Within easy reach, nearby, as in I like to keep my tools close at hand. [1300s]
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Also,
on hand. Nearby in time, soon, as in The day of judgment is at hand, or A change of administration is on hand. Also see on hand.
at hand
| Idioms: at hand |
| WordNet: at hand |
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The adjective has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
close in space; within reach
Synonym: close at hand
Meaning #2:
close in time; about to occur
Synonyms: close at hand, imminent, impending
| Shopping: at hand |
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