handier
ˈhæn.di.ə
Definition

Definition of handier - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
convenienceRaremore convenient or usefulRare
  • This tool is handier than the old one.
2.
skillsRaremore skillful with handsRare
  • She is handier at fixing things than her brother.
adept proficient skilled
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Origin of handier

English, handy (useful) + -er (more)

Examples of handier in a sentence

  • A handier solution would be to use a digital calendar.
  • He's handier with tools than anyone else I know.
  • My dad is handier at carpentry than my uncle.

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  1. French:plus pratique, plus habile, ...
  2. German:praktischer, geschickter, ...
  3. Italian:più utile, più abile, ...
  4. Spanish:más útil, más hábil, ...
  5. Portuguese:mais prático, mais jeitosa, ...
  6. Chinese:更方便, 更灵巧, ...
  7. Japanese:より便利, 手先が器用, ...
  8. Arabic:أكثر ملاءمة, أمْهَر, ...
  9. Hebrew:נוֹחַ יוֹתֵר, מְיֻמָּן יוֹתֵר בַּיָּדַיִם, ...
  10. Russian:удобнее, ловче, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зручніший, вправніша, ...
  12. Hindi:अधिक सुविधाजनक, अधिक कुशल, ...
handy
ˈhændi
handiest

Definition of handy - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
convenienceeasy to use or useful
  • This tool is very handy for repairs.
accessible convenient user-friendly
2.
proximitynearby or within reach
  • Keep the remote control handy.
accessible convenient
3.
skillskilful with hands or tools
  • She is handy with a paintbrush.
adept skilful
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Expressions with handy

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prove to be useful or helpful
The flashlight will come in handy during the power outage.
have skill or be good at using something
She is handy with a paintbrush.
useful and convenient for a specific purpose
This handy dandy tool can fix almost anything.
skilled at using tools
He is very handy with tools and can fix almost anything.
small portable two-way radio
The security team used a handy talkie to communicate.

Origin of handy

English, hand + -y (characterized by)

Examples of handy in a sentence

  • The app is handy for quick translations.
  • The map was handy during our trip.
  • Keep a flashlight handy in case of emergencies.
  • He's quite handy with fixing gadgets.
  • Being handy, she repaired the broken chair.

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  1. French:pratique, accessible, ...
  2. German:praktisch, griffbereit, ...
  3. Italian:pratico, vicino, ...
  4. Spanish:práctico, a mano, ...
  5. Portuguese:prático, à mão, ...
  6. Chinese:方便的, 手边的, ...
  7. Japanese:便利な, 手元にある, ...
  8. Arabic:مفيد, قَرِيب, ...
  9. Hebrew:נֹחַ לְשִׁמּוּשׁ, בְּהֶישֵׂג יָד, ...
  10. Russian:удобный, под рукой, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зручний, під рукою, ...
  12. Hindi:उपयोगी, पास, ...

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