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English adjective: at hand

1. at hand close in space; within reach


SamplesThe town is close at hand.


Synonymsclose at hand


Similarclose


Antonymsdistant

2. at hand close in time; about to occur


SamplesRetribution is at hand.
Some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand.
In imminent danger.
His impending retirement.


Synonymsclose at hand, imminent, impendent, impending


Similarclose


Antonymsdistant









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