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Meaning of near at hand
The primary meaning of "near at hand" refers to something being close or readily available.
Etymology of near at hand
The phrase "near at hand" originates from Old English and Middle English, where "near" meant close or adjacent, and "at hand" meant readily available or within reach
The phrase has been used since the 14th century to describe something that is close in space, time, or availability
Synonyms
nearby
close
adjacent
proximate
imminent
impending
forthcoming
approaching
upcoming
nearest
closest
handy
available
accessible
ready
at hand
within reach
attainable
gettable
reachable
near
nigh
ready to hand
to hand
at one's fingertips
convenient
easily accessible
easily available
Definitions
- Located at a short distance away in space or time
- * Close enough to be easily reached or accessed
- * Likely to happen or become available soon
Usage Examples
- The store is near at hand, so we can walk there in a few minutes
- * The new policy will be near at hand, and we should be prepared for the changes
- * The solution to the problem is near at hand, and we just need to think creatively
Antonyms
far
distant
remote
inaccessible
unavailable
unattainable
unreachable
impractical
inconvenient
unapproachable
out of reach
far-off
faraway
unclose
unready
absent
missing
lacking
wanting
deficient