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handful

[ˈhændfʊl]

handful Definition

  • 1an amount of something that can be held in one hand
  • 2a small number of people or things

Using handful: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "handful" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl.

  • Example

    The teacher had a handful of students who needed extra help.

  • Example

    He's only met a handful of celebrities in his career.

handful Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for handful

Antonyms for handful

Phrases with handful

  • a small amount of something

    Example

    I only need a handful of flour for this recipe.

  • be difficult to manage or control

    Example

    The toddler is a handful, always running around and getting into things.

  • have one's hands full

    be very busy or have a lot of work to do

    Example

    I can't talk right now, I have my hands full with this project.

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Summary: handful in Brief

The term 'handful' [ˈhændfʊl] refers to an amount of something that can be held in one hand, or a small number of people or things. It is often used in phrases like 'a handful of something,' as in 'She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl,' and idioms like 'be a handful,' meaning difficult to manage or control.

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