Hand down: meaning, definitions and examples
๐จโ๐ฆ
hand down
[ หhand daสn ]
informal
To pass something (especially a possession) to the next generation, typically within a family. This can include items such as jewelry, heirlooms, or property. The phrase can also be used more broadly to mean passing down traditions or characteristics.
Synonyms
bequeath, give to, pass down.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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hand down |
Similar to the earlier usage, this phrase signifies passing something from an older generation to a younger one. Often used interchangeably with 'pass down', it typically pertains to family traditions, heirlooms, or wisdom.
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pass down |
Frequently used when referring to traditions, stories, customs, or valuable items being transferred from one generation to another. It implies continuity over multiple generations.
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give to |
A general term for transferring possession or ownership of something to another person. It has a broad application and can be used in many casual situations.
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bequeath |
This term is more formal and is often used in legal or formal contexts, specifically referring to leaving something to someone in a will.
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Examples of usage
- He plans to hand down the family business to his son.
- She handed down her grandmother's ring to her daughter.
- The teacher handed down knowledge and wisdom to her students.
Translations
Translations of the word "hand down" in other languages:
๐ต๐น transmitir
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเคชเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช weitergeben
๐ฎ๐ฉ menyampaikan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตะดะฐะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ przekazywaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ไผใใ (tsutaeru)
๐ซ๐ท transmettre
๐ช๐ธ transmitir
๐น๐ท aktarmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ํ๋ค (jeonhada)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููู
๐จ๐ฟ pลedรกvat
๐ธ๐ฐ odovzdaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ไผ ้ (chuรกndรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ predati
๐ฎ๐ธ afhenda
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รถtรผrmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ transmitir
Etymology
The origin of the phrase 'hand down' dates back to the 17th century, where 'hand' referred to the act of giving or passing something from one person to another. Over time, the phrase evolved to specifically denote the action of passing possessions, knowledge, or traditions to the next generation. The concept of handing down items within a family has been a significant part of many cultures throughout history, symbolizing continuity, heritage, and connection between generations.