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handier definition
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Overview of adj handy The adj handy has 3 senses (first 2 from tagged texts) 1. (2) convenient, handy, ready to hand -- (easy to reach; "found a handy spot for the can opener") 2. (1) handy -- (easy to use "a handy gadget") 3. handy -- (skillful with the hands; "handy with an axe") Antonyms of adj handy 3 senses of handy Sense 1 convenient, handy, ready to hand(prenominal) INDIRECT (VIA accessible) -> inaccessible, unaccessible Sense 2 handy INDIRECT (VIA convenient) -> inconvenient Sense 3 handy INDIRECT (VIA adroit) -> maladroit Similarity of adj handy 3 senses of handy Sense 1 convenient, handy, ready to hand(prenominal) => accessible (vs. inaccessible) Sense 2 handy => convenient (vs. inconvenient) Sense 3 handy => adroit (vs. maladroit) Attributes of adj handy Familiarity of adj handy handy used as an adjective is uncommon (polysemy count = 3) Grep of adj handy handy Overview of adj handy The adj handy has 3 senses (first 2 from tagged texts) 1. (2) convenient, handy, ready to hand -- (easy to reach; "found a handy spot for the can opener") 2. (1) handy -- (easy to use "a handy gadget") 3. handy -- (skillful with the hands; "handy with an axe")
handier definition
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