Handful: meaning, definitions and examples
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handful
[ หhรฆndfสl ]
in cooking
A small quantity or amount of something, typically food, that can be held in one hand.
Synonyms
a bit, a few, small amount
Examples of usage
- A handful of nuts is a healthy snack option.
- She measured out a handful of rice for the recipe.
- I only need a handful of chocolate chips for the cookies.
- We picked a handful of berries from the garden.
- He grabbed a handful of popcorn to munch on during the movie.
general
A small number or group of people or things.
Synonyms
a few individuals, limited number, small group
Examples of usage
- There were only a handful of people at the meeting.
- She was one of a handful of students who passed the exam.
- Just a handful of countries have access to this technology.
- The team consists of a handful of dedicated individuals.
- The company employs only a handful of staff members.
Translations
Translations of the word "handful" in other languages:
๐ต๐น punhado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคเฅเค เฅ เคญเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Handvoll
๐ฎ๐ฉ segelintir
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะผะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ garลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ไธๆกใ (hitonigiri)
๐ซ๐ท poignรฉe
๐ช๐ธ puรฑado
๐น๐ท avuรง dolusu
๐ฐ๐ท ํ ์ํผ (han umkeum)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ hrst
๐ธ๐ฐ hลstka
๐จ๐ณ ไธๆ (yฤซ bว)
๐ธ๐ฎ peลกฤica
๐ฎ๐ธ handfylli
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑัั ััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแญแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bir ovuc
๐ฒ๐ฝ puรฑado
Word origin
The word 'handful' originated in the Middle English period, derived from the combination of 'hand' and 'full.' It has been used since the 14th century to refer to a small quantity that can be held in one hand. Over time, the term has also come to describe a small group of people or things. 'Handful' remains a common and versatile word in the English language, used in various contexts to convey the idea of a limited or compact amount.
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