At Hand

Pronunciation: /æt hænd/

Definitions of at hand

adjective describing something that is nearby or readily available

Example Sentences

A1 The solution to the problem is at hand.

A2 Please have your ID card at hand for verification.

B1 With the deadline approaching, we need to have all resources at hand.

B2 Having a first aid kit at hand is essential for any emergency.

C1 The information needed for the project is readily at hand.

C2 With his experience and expertise, he always has a solution at hand.

Examples of at hand in a Sentence

formal We must focus on the task at hand in order to meet the deadline.

informal Let's deal with the issue at hand before moving on to anything else.

slang We gotta tackle the problem at hand ASAP.

figurative The solution to our current predicament is right at hand, we just need to look for it.

Grammatical Forms of at hand

• past tense: had at hand
• plural: at hands
• comparative: more at hand
• superlative: most at hand
• present tense: is at hand
• future tense: will be at hand
• perfect tense: has had at hand
• continuous tense: is being at hand
• singular: at hand
• positive degree: very at hand
• infinitive: to have at hand
• gerund: having at hand
• participle: having had at hand

Origin and Evolution of at hand

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'at hand' originated from Old English, where 'hand' referred to the physical hand as well as proximity or closeness.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'at hand' evolved to signify something that is nearby or readily available, expanding beyond its literal meaning of physical closeness.