Antonyms for near-at-hand

Grammar : Adj, adv

Spell : neer

Phonetic Transcription : nɪər

Definition of near-at-hand

Origin : Old English near "closer, nearer," comparative of neah, neh"nigh." Influenced by Old Norse naer "near," it came to be used as a positive form mid-13c., and new comparative nearer developed 1500s (see nigh). As an adjective from c.1300. Originally an adverb but now supplanted in most such senses by nearly; it has in turn supplanted correct nigh as an adjective. Related: Nearness. In near and dear (1620s) it refers to nearness of kinship. Near East first attested 1891, in Kipling. Near beer "low-alcoholic brew" is from 1908.

As in near : adj close by physically
As in near : adj close in time; forthcoming
As in close : adj near, nearby
As in contiguous : adj adjacent, in contact
As in handy : adj nearby
As in immediate : adj near, next
As in nearby : adv within reach

Example sentences :

I had ransacked the far-off, and had neglected the near-at-hand, as we are so apt to do.
Extract from : « The Galaxy » by Various

In support of this proposition volumes might be written; but only a brief array of near-at-hand evidence will be here presented.
Extract from : « Fishing and Shooting Sketches » by Grover Cleveland

The near-at-hand field and pasture that sloped toward it were gemmed with dew.
Extract from : « The Wall Between » by Sara Ware Bassett

Synonyms for near-at-hand

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