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Synonyms of old hand

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Another word for old hand is veteran. Other synonyms of old hand are insider.

Synonyms and similar words for old hand

nounA person who is experienced at a certain activity.

  • veteranA person with long experience of a particular activity.
  • warhorseAn experienced person who has been through many battles, situations or contests; someone who has given long service.
  • insiderA person who has special knowledge about the inner workings of a group, organization, or institution.
  • initiate
  • habitué

Meaning of old hand

  1. noun A person who is experienced at a certain activity.

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Questions about synonyms of old hand

What is another word for old hand?
Old hand has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as veteran and insider.
What does old hand mean?
Old hand means a person who is experienced at a certain activity.

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