at hand

/æt hænd/
/æt hænd/
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Definitions of at hand
  1. adjective
    close in space; within reach
    “the town is close at hand”
    synonyms: close at hand
    close
    at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
  2. adjective
    close in time; about to occur
    “retribution is at hand”
    “some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand”
    synonyms: close at hand, imminent, impendent, impending
    close
    at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
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