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near at hand near at hand1. Within reach. Keep the phone near at hand while you wait for my call. Ah, now this is a vacation—lounging on the beach with a cold drink near at hand.2. Immediately available. You'll want to keep a reserve of cash near at hand for any unforeseen expenses you might occur while setting up the business. As your legal counsel, we will remain near at hand for the duration of the trial.3. Very close (to arriving or occurring). Politicians in Brussels have hinted that an agreement may be near at hand. With just two minutes remaining, it looks like the team's first championship in 70 years is finally near at hand.See also: hand, nearnear at handclose or handy (to someone). Do you have a pencil near at hand? My dictionary isn't near at hand.See also: hand, near |