English Explanatory Dictionary

in hand

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. In physical possession; at one's disposal.
  2. Held in the hand or hands.
  3. In the presence of a particular person.
  4. Under consideration; currently being dealt with or addressed.
  5. Under control.
  6. Of the cue ball: not on the table; able to be positioned by the current player.
  7. Still to be played.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-in hand.wav

Word forms

in hand

Synonyms

at hand on hand to hand handy at the ready

Antonyms

ignored neglected out of hand

Derived words

cap in hand cash in hand four-in-hand hat in hand three-in-hand
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