A1 noun Neutral #274 most common

hand

/hænd/

The end part of a person's arm, including the palm, fingers, and thumb. It is used for holding, moving, or feeling objects.

Examples

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1

Please wash your hands before dinner.

Please clean your hands before eating the meal.

2

Please raise your hand if you have a question.

Kindly lift your hand to signify that you wish to ask something.

3

Give me a hand with these heavy boxes.

Help me carry these heavy boxes.

Word Family

Noun
hand
Verb
hand
Adverb
handily
Adjective
handy
Related
handful
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Memory Tip

Visualize the letter 'H'—the two vertical lines are like arms, and the horizontal line is like two hands meeting to shake.

Quick Quiz

I usually write with my right ____.

Correct!

The correct answer is: hand

Examples

1

Please wash your hands before dinner.

everyday

Please clean your hands before eating the meal.

2

Please raise your hand if you have a question.

formal

Kindly lift your hand to signify that you wish to ask something.

3

Give me a hand with these heavy boxes.

informal

Help me carry these heavy boxes.

4

The human hand is a complex structure of bones and muscles.

academic

The part of the body at the end of the arm is a complicated system of biology.

5

They agreed to the deal and shook hands.

business

They accepted the contract and performed a hand greeting.

Word Family

Noun
hand
Verb
hand
Adverb
handily
Adjective
handy
Related
handful

Common Collocations

left hand the hand on the left side of the body
wash hands to clean your hands with soap and water
shake hands to grasp someone's hand as a greeting
hold hands to keep two hands joined together
by hand made or done by a person rather than a machine

Common Phrases

give someone a hand

to help someone with a task

on the other hand

used to introduce a contrasting point of view

in good hands

being managed or cared for by someone reliable

Often Confused With

hand vs arm

The arm is the entire limb from the shoulder down, whereas the hand is only the part from the wrist to the fingertips.

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Usage Notes

Use 'hand' to refer to the physical body part or figuratively to describe help. It is a countable noun, so it needs 'a' or to be pluralized as 'hands'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often say 'on the other side' when they mean the idiom 'on the other hand'. Also, do not confuse the body part with the verb 'to hand', which means to pass something to someone.

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Memory Tip

Visualize the letter 'H'—the two vertical lines are like arms, and the horizontal line is like two hands meeting to shake.

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Word Origin

From the Old English word 'hand', which has Germanic origins and has remained similar for centuries.

Grammar Patterns

Plural form: hands Countable noun Can function as a transitive verb (e.g., Hand me the pen)
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Cultural Context

In many cultures, shaking hands is the standard way to greet someone or finalize a business agreement.

Quick Quiz

I usually write with my right ____.

Correct!

The correct answer is: hand

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