handy
Translation
useful, convenient, skilful, nearby
Examples
This small dictionary is very handy.
This small dictionary is very handy.
He is handy with a hammer.
He is handy with a hammer.
Keep your phone handy.
Keep your phone handy.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is handy (sth.) is useful or convenient This small dictionary is very handy.
((sb.)) is handy with ((sth.)) (sb.) is skilful at using (sth.) He is handy with a hammer.
to keep ((sth.)) handy to keep (sth.) nearby Keep your phone handy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: useful, convenient, skilful; Antonyms: useless, inconvenient, clumsy
Etymology
Derived from 'hand', suggesting something is easy to use with the hands or is 'at hand' (nearby).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'handy' tool that fits perfectly in your hand, or something you keep 'at hand'.