noun

hand

Translation

hand, pointer, help, cards

Examples

Please raise your hand.

The big hand is on the twelve.

Can you give me a hand?

I have a good hand in poker.

Grammar Patterns

a/the hand a part of the body Please raise your hand.

to give sb. a hand to help someone Can you give me a hand?

on the one hand..., on the other hand... used to present two opposing facts or opinions On the one hand, it's cheap. On the other hand, the quality is bad.

Similar Words

Synonyms: palm, fist, paw (informal); help, assistance

Etymology

From Old English 'hond', from Proto-Germanic.

Memory Tips

One of the most basic words. Think of its many uses: shaking hands, a helping hand, the hands of a clock, a hand of cards.