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Meaning of a handful
A small number or amount of something that can be held in one's hand.
Etymology of a handful
The phrase "a handful" originated from the idea of holding a small quantity of something in the palm of one's hand, with the Old English word "hand" and Old Norse word "hönd" contributing to its development
Historically, the phrase has been used to describe both physical objects and intangible concepts, such as a small group of people or a challenging situation
Synonyms
small number
few
several
small quantity
limited amount
modest amount
tiny amount
insignificant amount
scant amount
meager amount
paltry amount
insignificant number
small amount
tiny quantity
slight amount
negligible amount
nominal amount
minor amount
limited number
small proportion
few in number
Definitions
- A small number or amount of something
- * A difficult or unmanageable person or situation
Usage Examples
- I have a handful of apples in my bag
- * The new employee is a handful, always questioning the rules
- * The teacher had a handful of students who were struggling with the lesson
Antonyms
large number
many
numerous
abundance
plenty
multitude
profusion
plethora
copious amount
generous amount
substantial amount
considerable amount
significant amount
sizable amount
extensive amount
voluminous amount
lavish amount