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Hand
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Simple meaning
What does Hand mean?
A hand is the body part used to hold and touch things.
Dictionary definition
The body part at the end of your arm, used for holding, touching, and making things; also, to give something to someone.
Example sentences
Hand in a sentence
easy
Raise your hand if you know the answer.
medium
Please hand the paper to the teacher.
hard
The artist used one hand to steady the page while drawing with the other.
Synonyms
Words like Hand
palmThe inside part of the hand.
gripThe way a hand holds something.
passTo hand or give something to another person.
Antonyms
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Word family
Hand word family
Base word
hand
noun
hands
More than one hand.
verb
handed
Gave something to someone in the past.
verb
handing
Giving something to someone.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What is a hand?
A hand is at the end of your arm and helps you hold things.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses hand as a verb?
As a verb, hand means to give something to someone.
Practice 3
Which word is most related to hand?
Fingers are parts of the hand.
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