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onhand

onhand is the alternative form of on hand.

Meaning of on hand

Prepositional phrase

  1. (idiomatic) Available; ready; in stock.
    • If you have cornstarch on hand, use it; otherwise, try a little flour.
    Synonyms:
    at hand, handy, to hand

Forms of onhand

comparativemore onhand
superlativemost onhand

Origin of onhand

Equivalent to on- + hand.

Questions about onhand

What is onhand the alternative form of?
Onhand is the alternative form of on hand.

Words near onhand in the dictionary

  1. Ongota
  2. Ongpin
  3. Ongthombam
  4. onguent
  5. onguents
  6. onhand
  7. onhanger
  8. onhangers
  9. onheld
  10. onhold
  11. onholding

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