At hand Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite close in space; within reach
close at hand.
- the town is close at hand
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adjective satellite close in time; about to occur
close at hand; impendent; impending; imminent.
- retribution is at hand
- some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand
- in imminent danger
- his impending retirement
WordNet
Definitions
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(a) Near in time or place; either present and within reach, or not far distant. "Your husband is at hand; I hear his trumpet." Shak.(b) Under the hand or bridle. Obs. "Horses hot at hand." Shak.