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hand

Pronunciation: [/hænd/]

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hand: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use hand in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “body part”

(noun) the end part of your arm that you use to hold things, wave, shake, or give something to someone. Your hand has fingers and a thumb.

Example

She reached out her hand to greet him.

Example

She accidentally burned her hand while cooking.

Example

Can you hold my hand while we cross the street?

Context: “card games”

(noun) the set of cards that a player has in a game like poker or blackjack.

Example

He had a winning hand with a straight flush in poker.

Example

She folded her hand because she had a weak set of cards.

Example

Do you think you have a strong hand in this game?

Context: “assistance or control”

(noun) help or the ability to control or manage something.

Example

She offered him a helping hand when he was struggling.

Example

He refused any hand in completing the project.

Example

Do you need a hand with carrying those groceries?

Context: “pass”

(verb) to give something to someone by placing it in their hand. It's like offering or passing something over.

Example

He handed her the flower as a gesture of goodwill.

Example

He refused to hand over the keys to the car.

Example

Can you hand me that book on the shelf?

How to pronounce hand

Pronunciation: [/hænd/]

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