What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
handed
Example
She handed me the book and I started reading. [handed: past tense]
Example
He's left-handed and prefers to write with his left hand. [handed: adjective]
handwritten
Example
I received a handwritten letter from my grandmother. [handwritten: adjective]
Example
The contract was signed and dated in handwritten script. [handwritten: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Handed is more commonly used in everyday language, while handwritten is less common and used in more specific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between handed and handwritten?
Handwritten is more formal than handed, as it is often used in professional or legal documents to indicate authenticity or originality.
