hand
gb/hˈænd/ us/hˈænd/
A1
Angielski
~ 1900
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
A1
entity
1
Body part at end of arm
The part of your body at the end of your arm that has fingers and a thumb.
Schemat użycia:
[someone]'s hand
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'hand' with 'arm'. The hand is only the part with fingers and thumb, not the whole limb.
Synonimy
palm (Refers specifically to the inner surface of the hand.)
Antonimy
foot (The lower limb extremity, opposite to the hand.)
Kolokacje
hold hands
|raise a hand
|shake hands
|wash your hands
|wave your hand
Tematy
anatomy
|daily life
|body
|health
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- She held the baby gently in her hands.
- He raised his hand to ask a question.
- My hands were cold after walking outside.
- Can you give me a hand with this box?
- Her hands were covered in paint.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I hurt my hand.
- She has small hands.
- Wash your hands before dinner.
- He put his hand on my shoulder.
Rzeczownik
A2
entity
2
Help or assistance
When you help someone do something.
Schemat użycia:
give [someone] a hand
Częsty błąd:
Learners may take 'give me a hand' literally; it is an idiomatic expression meaning 'help me'.
Synonimy
assistance (More formal; refers broadly to help in any form.)
Antonimy
hindrance (Something that makes it harder to do something.)
Kolokacje
give a hand
|lend a hand
|need a hand
Tematy
daily life
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- Can you give me a hand with these bags?
- She asked her brother for a hand moving the furniture.
- They lent a hand to clean up after the party.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Please give me a hand.
- Can you lend me a hand?
- I need a hand with my homework.
Rzeczownik
B1
relation
3
Side in an argument or situation
One side of an argument or situation.
Schemat użycia:
on the one/other hand
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse literal and figurative uses; here 'hand' does not mean body part.
Synonimy
perspective (Focuses more on viewpoint than position in opposition.)
Antonimy
agreement (Lack of opposing sides.)
Kolokacje
on the other hand
Tematy
communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- On the one hand, I like the job; on the other, it’s far from home.
- He tried to see both hands of the story.
- We must consider both hands before deciding.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- On one hand, it is cheap.
- On the other hand, it is slow.
- She sees both hands of the matter.
Rzeczownik
B2
entity
4
Worker, especially manual laborer
A person who works doing physical jobs, often on a farm or boat.
Synonimy
laborer (General term for someone doing physical work.)
Antonimy
employer (The person who hires others rather than working for them.)
Kolokacje
farm hand
|deck hand
Tematy
work
|business
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- The farmer hired three extra hands for the harvest.
- The deck hands prepared the ship for departure.
- She’s an experienced ranch hand.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The farm has many hands.
- A deck hand cleans the boat.
- He works as a ranch hand.
Rzeczownik
A2
entity
5
Pointer on clock or watch
The moving stick on a clock that shows time.
Synonimy
pointer (Any device that indicates position or measurement.)
Kolokacje
hour hand
|minute hand
|second hand
Tematy
time
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- The minute hand is pointing at 12.
- The clock’s second hand ticks loudly.
- Move the hour hand back one hour.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The clock has three hands.
- The minute hand moves slowly.
- The second hand moves fast.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
hand
IPA
GB/hˈænd/
US/hˈænd/
Sylaby i akcent
hand (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (hand)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: hand
- Plural: hands
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
hand in hand
1/hˈænd ˈɪn hˈænd/
idiom
Happening together or closely connected
When two things happen together or are closely related.
Przykłady
- Poverty and crime often go hand in hand.
- They walked down the beach hand in hand.
hands-on experience
1/hˈændz ˈɔn ɪkspˈɪɹiəns/
fixed phrase
Practical experience from direct involvement
Experience you get by actually doing something, not just reading about it.
Przykłady
- The course gives students hands-on experience with real equipment.
- She has hands-on experience in customer service.
in good hands
1/ˈɪn ɡˈʊd hˈændz/
idiom
Being well cared for by someone trustworthy
Safe because someone good is looking after you or something.
Przykłady
- Don’t worry, your car is in good hands at this garage.
- With her grandparents, the children are in good hands.
give someone a hand
1/ɡˈɪv sˈʌmwˌʌn ə hˈænd/
idiom
to help someone physically or practically
To help someone do something, especially by using your hands or physical effort.
Przykłady
- Could you give me a hand with these boxes?
- Could you give me a hand with these dishes?
- She always gives her neighbors a hand when they need it.
- She gave him a hand carrying the boxes.
on the other hand
1/ˈɔn ðə ˈʌðɚ hˈænd/
fixed phrase
introducing a contrast between ideas
Used to introduce an opposite or different idea from what was said before.
Przykłady
- I like living in the city. On the other hand, it can be very noisy.
- I like city life. On the other hand, it can be stressful.
- He might agree. On the other hand, he could refuse.
- He seems strict, but on the other hand, he cares deeply about his students.
- He’s very talented. On the other hand, he can be lazy.
on the other hand
2/ˈɔn ðə ˈʌðɚ hˈænd/
fixed phrase
introducing an opposite view
Used to introduce an opposite idea or fact.
Przykłady
- I love city life. On the other hand, it can be very stressful.
- He’s very talented. On the other hand, he lacks experience.
on the other hand
5/ˈɔn ðə ˈʌðɚ hˈænd/
fixed phrase
contrasting point
Use this when you want to show the other side of an argument.
Przykłady
- The apartment is small. On the other hand, it is close to work.
- The plan could save money; on the other hand, it may take longer.
- Some people enjoy working from home. On the other hand, others miss the office.