Handing: meaning, definitions and examples
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handing
[ หhรฆndษชล ]
giving something
Handing refers to the act of giving something to someone, typically using one's hands. It can involve passing an object, transferring responsibility, or delivering information. The term is often used in various contexts, such as handing over a document, handing out flyers, or handing someone a gift. This word emphasizes the physical action of delivering or offering something directly. In informal settings, it may be used to indicate the act of managing or dealing with a situation.
Synonyms
delivering, giving, passing, transferring.
Examples of usage
- She is handing the book to her friend.
- He will be handing out snacks at the event.
- Please start handing in your assignments.
- I was handing over the keys to my neighbor.
Translations
Translations of the word "handing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น entrega
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคธเฅเคคเคพเคเคคเคฐเคฃ
๐ฉ๐ช รbergabe
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyerahan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตะดะฐัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ przekazanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅผใๆธกใ
๐ซ๐ท remise
๐ช๐ธ entrega
๐น๐ท teslimat
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุณููู
๐จ๐ฟ pลedรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ odovzdanie
๐จ๐ณ ไบคๆฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ predaja
๐ฎ๐ธ afhending
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฟัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษslim
๐ฒ๐ฝ entrega
Etymology
The word 'handing' originates from the Old English word 'handian', which means 'to give' or 'to handle'. It evolved through Middle English as 'handen', retaining the same meaning related to the physical act of using the hand for various tasks. Over time, 'handing' became a gerund, representing the action or process associated with giving or passing objects. The use of the word has broadened to encompass a variety of contexts in modern English, including social, professional, and academic situations. As a result, 'handing' has become an integral part of English vocabulary, emphasizing human interaction and the importance of physical communication.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,013, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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