hand
- noun
- /hænd/
- I've seen this first hand from my own family.
- on the other hand
- on the one hand
He says the matter in hand itself is not yet a subject.
- He says the matter in hand itself is not yet a subject.
Examples
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From a business hand, the merger could lead to greater efficiency and innovation.
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In this view, the transformation of markets goes hand-in-hand with the transformation of the state.
Academic text (2008) -
What do I get on the right hand side for S?
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The units on the right hand side are again energy.
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Now the other hand, on the other hand, is really a mess.
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On the other hand, you could like it.
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On the one hand the source remembers itself in the real world
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There are, in fact, remedies at hand, should we choose to apply them.
Academic text (2011) -
In fact, depending on the question at hand, precise proportionality may indicate bias.
Academic text (2013) -
In the discussion, we considered each hand of the argument before reaching a conclusion.
Synonyms
To introduce one of two contrasting points in a discussion
A person's view in a discussion or argument
Used to show one idea that you will compare with another
Idioms
To do something with your hands, for example writing or making things, instead of with a machine
Know a place or thing very well because you have seen it many times
- Informal
In a humble and respectful way when you ask for something or admit a mistake
- Informal
Show too much confidence and take risks that make you lose your advantage
- Offensive
A rude phrase with a hand gesture that tells someone you will not listen
- Informal
Put someone into a difficult situation they cannot control because of bad luck
- Informal
To put someone into a bad or difficult situation because of bad luck
- Offensive
A rude way to say someone is in an embarrassing situation and unprepared
Compounds
- Offensive
A sexual act where one person uses a hand to touch a man's penis for pleasure
- Informal
A way of showing too much worry by repeatedly twisting or clasping the hands
A thing you hold and use with your hands, not powered by a machine, like a hammer or screwdriver
Striking the palms of your hands together repeatedly to show approval or admiration
A form of football where another player stops someone by touching them with both hands
- US
A secret criminal group that extorted people and used violence in Italian American neighborhoods
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hand meaning a side or aspect comes from using your hand to point or show one side, so 'on the one hand' means looking at one side of an idea.