English adjective: at hand | |||
| 1. | at hand close in space; within reach | ||
| Samples | The town is close at hand. | ||
| Synonyms | close at hand | ||
| Similar | close | ||
| Antonyms | distant | ||
| 2. | at hand close in time; about to occur | ||
| Samples | Retribution is at hand. Some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand. In imminent danger. His impending retirement. | ||
| Synonyms | close at hand, imminent, impendent, impending | ||
| Similar | close | ||
| Antonyms | distant | ||