Synonyms for

Hand

Verb / hænd / Another word for hand — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The end part of an arm, including the fingers and thumb, used for holding, touching, and feeling things.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

appendage extremity manipulator

Informal

paw mitt clapper

Literary

digit limb

Antonyms

foot leg arm body whole

Common collocations

  • shake hands
  • give a hand
  • on the one hand
  • on the other hand
  • by hand
  • lend a hand
  • hand in hand
  • hand over

Word family

noun hand
verb hand
adjective handy
adverb handily

Usage note

The word 'hand' can refer to the body part or be used metaphorically for help or control. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I washed my hands before dinner.
  2. She raised her hand to ask a question.
  3. He lifted the heavy box with one hand.
  4. The baby held my hand while we walked.
  5. She wrote a note in her own handwriting.

Quotes

  • A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. - Proverb
  • I have a rendezvous with Death, at some disputed barricade, when Spring comes back with rustling shade and apple-blossoms fill the air - Edward Arlington Robinson
  • A good hand and a good heart are always a formidable combination. - Nelson Mandela

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