handy
/ˈhændi/
han · dy
ˈhæn · di
English Definition
adj. useful or convenient
Significado en Español
práctico, útil
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiện lợi, hữu ích
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Example Sentence
This little tool is very handy.
这个小工具非常实用。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “handy”:
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A
useful
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B
cumbersome
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C
useless
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D
impractical
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A — useful.
“handy” means adj. useful or convenient
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A small flashlight is very ______ when the power suddenly goes out.
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A
useless
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B
handy
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C
awkward
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D
clumsy
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B — handy.
“handy” means adj. useful or convenient
Common questions about “handy”
What does “handy” mean?
handy — adj. useful or convenient. In Chinese: 方便的，实用的.
How do you pronounce “handy”?
handy is pronounced /ˈhændi/. It breaks into 2 syllables: han · dy.
How do you use “handy” in a sentence?
This little tool is very handy. (这个小工具非常实用。)
What are synonyms for “handy”?
useful, convenient, practical — all close in meaning to handy (adj. useful or convenient).
Is “handy” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. handy appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
