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hand

[hand] / hænd /
NOUN
appendage at end of human arm
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appendage fist grip palm
STRONG
duke extremity fin grasp hold hook metacarpus mitt paw shaker
Antonyms
STRONGEST
foot
NOUN
person who does labor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
help
STRONG
aide artificer artisan employee helper laborer roustabout worker
WEAK
craftsperson hired person
NOUN
help, aid
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ability control part skill support
STRONG
agency assistance direction guidance influence instruction knack lift participation relief share succor
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance inability weakness
STRONG
hurt injury
WEAK
check encumbrance hindrance obstruction prevention
NOUN
handwriting
Synonyms
STRONG
calligraphy chirography longhand script
NOUN
round of applause
Synonyms
STRONG
clap ovation
WEAK
handclapping thunderous reception

Example Sentences

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With a password in hand, a hacker wouldn’t be able to get in without this second code required for access.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

People run out and shake your hand and continue running.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Sir Olly Robbins has been summoned to give evidence in front of MPs on Tuesday, P45 in hand.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Refined olive oil, on the other hand, undergoes industrial processing to remove impurities.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

I gesture with my hand to get her to switch feet.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam