Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
     
Lookup History
handy

hand·y

handy

 
 
pronunciation:
haen di
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
inflections: handier, handiest
definition 1: easily available or accessible.
Do you have a pencil handy?
synonyms:
accessible, convenient, on hand, ready
antonyms:
unhandy
similar words:
available, nearby, reachable
definition 2: useful or convenient.
A pocket knife can be a handy tool.It's handy to have a grocery store nearby.
synonyms:
practical, useful
antonyms:
inconvenient, unhandy
similar words:
convenient, expedient, foolproof, functional, helpful, ingenious, nifty, serviceable, wieldy
definition 3: skilled at performing a variety of tasks or functions.
He's handy in the kitchen.She's become handy with all the farm equipment.
synonyms:
adroit, clever, deft, dextrous
antonyms:
inept
similar words:
adept, proficient, skilled, skillful, versatile
Word CombinationsSubscriber feature About this feature