Synonyms for

Handy

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

Definition

useful or convenient; skilled with one's hands

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

convenient useful practical accessible

Informal

useful helpful great ace

Literary

apt ready

Antonyms

awkward clumsy inconvenient useless impractical unhelpful

Common collocations

  • handy tool
  • handy man
  • handy dandy
  • handy hint
  • handy device
  • handy to have
  • handy for
  • handy with

Word family

noun handiness
adjective handy
adverb handily

Usage note

While 'handy' can mean 'useful' or 'convenient', it often implies being easily accessible or readily available for use. It is generally informal.

Example sentences

  1. My mom always keeps a handy notebook and pen in her purse.
  2. I wish I was as handy as my grandpa.
  3. Can you give me a handy tip for studying?
  4. The hammer is a handy tool for fixing things.
  5. I always keep a handy of snacks in my desk at work.

Quotes

  • "One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries." - A.A. Milne
  • "A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week." - George S. Patton
  • "The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." - Lao Tzu

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