Pronunciation: /hæv ɪn hænd/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 I have a pen in hand.
A2 She always has her phone in hand.
B1 The chef must have a knife in hand to prepare the dish.
B2 The artist always has a paintbrush in hand while working on a new masterpiece.
C1 The surgeon must have the scalpel in hand before starting the operation.
C2 The conductor always has the baton in hand during the orchestra performance.
verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being
A1 I have a pen in hand.
A2 She always has her phone in hand.
B1 The chef must have the recipe in hand before starting to cook.
B2 The lawyer had all the evidence in hand to win the case.
C1 The project manager always has multiple tasks in hand.
C2 The CEO must have the company's future plans in hand at all times.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence
A1 I have in hand a pencil and a notebook.
A2 She always likes to have in hand some snacks when traveling.
B1 It's important to have in hand all the necessary documents before the meeting.
B2 The project manager must have in hand a detailed plan for the upcoming presentation.
C1 The CEO always has in hand the latest financial reports for review.
C2 The experienced lawyer always has in hand a strong case strategy for the courtroom.
formal I always make sure to have the necessary documents in hand before attending the meeting.
informal Don't worry, I have the tickets in hand for the concert tonight.
slang I've got the cash in hand to buy those sneakers I've been eyeing.
figurative She always has a plan in hand for any unexpected situation.
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