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handy

[han-dee] / ˈhæn di /
ADJECTIVE
nearby
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accessible available close-by convenient
STRONG
close ready
WEAK
adjacent at hand close-at-hand near near-at-hand on hand within reach
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unavailable unhandy
WEAK
faraway inconvenient
ADJECTIVE
easy to use
Synonyms
STRONGEST
available convenient helpful manageable neat practicable practical profitable useful
STRONG
central ready
WEAK
adaptable advantageous beneficial functional gainful serviceable utile wieldy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disadvantageous impossible unavailable unhandy unworkable useless worthless
WEAK
awkward bumbling bungling clumsy hard inconvenient inconveniently inept
ADJECTIVE
adept physically
Synonyms
STRONG
expert fit ready
WEAK
able adroit clever deft dexterous ingenious nimble proficient skilled skillful
Antonyms
STRONG
unskilled unsuitable untrained
WEAK
awkward bumbling bungling clumsy faraway hard inconvenient inconveniently inept unhandy useless

Example Sentences

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Those are the types of stocks that could come in handy right now, since so many across the market are running out of steam after seeing major rallies.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

However you’d like your day to unfold, consider this map your handy guide.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Cards that offer outsize rewards or cash back on travel-related purchases can come in handy if prices go up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Travel insurance, which can cover cancellations of the trip itself or the cost of medical emergencies while traveling, can be handy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

“I have to commend you two on all your extra practice. It will come in handy one day, I’m sure.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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