handed

adjective
UK: /ˈhændɪd/
US: /ˈhændɪd/

  1. Having hands, especially of a specified kind or number.

    1. She is a left-handed player on the team [ ] [ ]
    2. My brother is two-handed and always ready to help with tasks around the house [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to the use of the hands.

    1. He received a handed compliment after the show. [ ] [ ]
    2. The antique clock required skilled handed craftsmanship for its restoration [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

given
handed verb

  1. To pass something to someone using your hand.

    1. She handed me the book. [ ] [ ]
    2. The waiter handed us our menus quickly. [ ] [ ]

  2. To give help or assistance.

    1. The organization handed out food and supplies to the victims. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government handed down the decision despite public opposition [ ] [ ]
handed adjective

  1. Passed from one person to another.

    1. It was a handed down story [ ] [ ]
    2. This handed information is useful for investigation [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "handed" in English means: Having hands, especially of a specified kind or number., Relating to the use of the hands..

The phonetic transcription of "handed" is /ˈhændɪd/ in British English and /ˈhændɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "handed": given.

Example usage of "handed": "She is a left-handed player on the team". More examples on the page.