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English adjective: close at hand

1. close at hand close in space; within reach


SamplesThe town is close at hand.


Synonymsat hand


Similarclose


Antonymsdistant

2. close 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.


Synonymsat hand, imminent, impendent, impending


Similarclose


Antonymsdistant









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