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อังกฤษ

handy

gb/hˈændi/ us/hˈændi/
B1 อังกฤษ
~ 7400
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
adjective B1 property
1

useful or convenient to have

useful or easy to use, especially because it is simple or close to you

รูปแบบการใช้: [something] is handy for [activity]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes use "helpful" when they mean "handy". "Helpful" usually talks about people or advice that gives support, while "handy" usually talks about objects, tools, or features that are convenient or easy to use.
คำพ้องความหมาย
useful (Most general word; does not suggest nearness or convenience as strongly as "handy".) | convenient (Focuses more on ease and saving time; very close in meaning to "handy".) | practical (Stresses being sensible and good for real-world use, not just ease.)
คำตรงข้าม
useless (Describes something that has no use or value, the opposite of being handy.) | inconvenient (Opposite in terms of causing difficulty or wasting time instead of saving it.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
handy tool |handy feature |really handy |very handy |handy guide |handy tip
หัวข้อ
daily life |practical |core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
  • This is a really handy app for tracking your expenses.
  • A small screwdriver is always handy for fixing loose screws.
  • The website has a handy list of local restaurants.
  • That shortcut is handy if you're in a hurry.
  • It's handy to have all your passwords stored in one secure place.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
  • This knife is very handy in the kitchen.
  • A map is handy when you travel to a new city.
  • That website is handy for learning new words.
  • A small bag is handy for short trips.
  • This tool is handy for small home jobs.
adjective B2 property
2

skilled at practical or repair work

good at making or fixing things with your hands

รูปแบบการใช้: [someone] is handy with [tool/task]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse this with "helpful" or "kind". "Handy" in this sense does not describe personality; it describes practical skill with tools or tasks.
คำพ้องความหมาย
skilful (General word for having skill; does not specifically highlight hands or practical repairs.) | good with your hands (Informal phrase; very close in meaning, emphasizes manual ability.) | practical (Stresses being good at doing real-world tasks, not just theory.)
คำตรงข้าม
clumsy (Suggests poor coordination and often breaking or dropping things, the opposite of being handy with tools.) | unskilled (Lacks ability or training for practical tasks.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
handy with tools |handy around the house |quite handy |pretty handy |handy DIY person
หัวข้อ
daily life |work |home
ตัวอย่าง
  • My dad is really handy with cars and does all the repairs himself.
  • If you're handy around the house, you can save a lot of money on repairs.
  • We need someone who is handy with computers to fix this network problem.
  • She's pretty handy with a sewing machine and makes her own clothes.
  • He turned out to be very handy with power tools during the renovation.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
  • My brother is handy with a hammer.
  • She is handy around the house and can fix many things.
  • We need a handy person to help with small jobs.
  • He is handy with computers and can fix mine.
  • If you are handy, you can do your own repairs.
adjective B2 property
3

nearby or easy to get to

near to you and easy to go to or use

รูปแบบการใช้: [place/thing] is handy for [place/purpose]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes say "handy from" instead of "handy for" or "handy to". In modern English, "handy for the station" or "handy to the station" are more natural.
คำพ้องความหมาย
nearby (Focuses only on distance; does not itself suggest convenience as strongly as "handy".) | conveniently located (Highlights both nearness and suitability for a purpose, often in ads or descriptions.)
คำตรงข้าม
far (Simple opposite in terms of physical distance.) | remote (Far away and hard to reach, the opposite of being handy for shops or transport.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
handy location |handy for shops |handy for public transport |nice and handy |handy to the station
หัวข้อ
travel |daily life |daily_life
ตัวอย่าง
  • The hotel is very handy for the airport.
  • Our new office is handy to the train station.
  • There's a supermarket handy if you need groceries.
  • The apartment is handy for the city centre and the park.
  • Is there a pharmacy handy, or do we need to drive?
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
  • My house is handy for the bus stop.
  • The school is handy to my home.
  • This café is handy if you work nearby.
  • The bank is handy, just across the street.
  • The park is handy for my children.
adjective B1 property
4

kept nearby and ready to use

kept near you so you can use it quickly

รูปแบบการใช้: to keep [something] handy
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes say "keep handy a pen" instead of the more natural "keep a pen handy" or "have a pen handy." The adjective usually comes after the noun in this pattern.
คำพ้องความหมาย
accessible (Focuses on being easy to get or reach; can also be abstract (e.g. information).) | ready (Focuses on being prepared for use, not only physical nearness.) | available (General word for being able to be used; does not always imply physical closeness.)
คำตรงข้าม
out of reach (Describes something you cannot easily get to, opposite of being handy.) | unavailable (Opposite in terms of not being able to use or get something when you need it.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
keep [something] handy |have [something] handy |keep a pen handy |keep your phone handy |keep cash handy
หัวข้อ
daily life |organization |daily_life
ตัวอย่าง
  • Keep a notebook handy so you can write down ideas.
  • I always keep some cash handy for emergencies.
  • Have your passport handy when you get to the check-in desk.
  • She keeps a flashlight handy in case the power goes out.
  • Make sure you have your login details handy before the meeting starts.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
  • I keep a pen handy on my desk.
  • Please have your ticket handy at the door.
  • He keeps his keys handy in his bag.
  • Keep your phone handy while you wait for my call.
  • I always have water handy when I exercise.
adjective informal C1 property
5

fairly large or comfortable amount

quite big or good in amount, not small

รูปแบบการใช้: a handy [sum/lead/margin]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may misunderstand this as the basic "useful" meaning. In sports or money news, "a handy lead" or "a handy sum" usually means a fairly large or comfortable amount, not that it is "useful."
คำพ้องความหมาย
decent (Informal; suggests an amount is good or satisfactory.) | healthy (Informal; often used for a good-sized amount or lead, similar tone to this sense of "handy".)
คำตรงข้าม
slight (Describes a very small amount or lead, opposite of a handy one.) | narrow (Often used of leads or margins that are small and not comfortable.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
a handy lead |a handy win |a handy sum of money |a handy margin
หัวข้อ
numbers |sports |core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
  • They walked away with a handy sum of money after selling the business.
  • Our team has built up a handy lead at the top of the table.
  • We finished the project with a handy margin of time before the deadline.
  • The company reported a handy profit in the last quarter.
  • She saved a handy amount over the last few years.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
  • The team has a handy lead at half-time.
  • He saved a handy sum before he moved.
  • We finished with a handy margin of time.
  • She won by a handy number of points.
  • They made a handy profit last year.
adjective technical C1 property
6

easy to steer or handle

easy to move and control, especially a boat or vehicle

รูปแบบการใช้: [vehicle/boat] is handy to [sail/drive/handle]
คำพ้องความหมาย
maneuverable (More formal/technical; strongly associated with how easily something can be turned or positioned.) | responsive (Focuses on reacting quickly and accurately to control inputs.)
คำตรงข้าม
unmanageable (Cannot be easily controlled or handled, especially in difficult conditions.) | cumbersome (Large and difficult to move or control smoothly.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
handy little boat |handy under sail |a handy yacht |handy in rough seas
หัวข้อ
transport |sports |transportation
ตัวอย่าง
  • The boat is small and handy, ideal for sailing in narrow channels.
  • Skippers like this model because it's very handy in strong winds.
  • The new dinghy is surprisingly handy, even for beginners.
  • A handy yacht is much safer in crowded harbors.
  • This design is particularly handy under sail in rough weather.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
  • This small boat is very handy to sail.
  • The new kayak is light and handy on the water.
  • A handy boat is good for a new sailor.
  • The ship is not very handy in strong wind.
  • This model is handy in a small harbor.
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handy
IPA
GB/hˈændi/
US/hˈændi/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
handy (1 พยางค์)
Stress on 1st syllable (handy)
รูปคำ
Adjective
  • Base: handy
  • Comparative: handier
  • Superlative: handiest
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Forms
handier adjective handiest adjective
Core family
hand noun A1 handle verb A2
Related words
handmade adjective B1 handful noun B1
Advanced or less common
handily adverb handiness noun
วลีและสำนวน

be handy with [something]

1
/bˈi hˈændi wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

skilled at using something

to be good at using a particular tool or doing a type of practical work

ตัวอย่าง
  • He's very handy with a paintbrush.
  • You can tell she's handy with computers.
  • We need someone who is handy with a wrench.

come in handy

1
/kˈʌm ˈɪn hˈændi/
idiom

prove useful when needed

to be useful at some time, especially in a special or future situation

ตัวอย่าง
  • Keep this number; it might come in handy later.
  • A basic first-aid kit can come in handy on long trips.
  • Her language skills came in handy when they got lost in Tokyo.

have [something] handy

1
/hˈæv sˈʌmθɪŋ hˈændi/
fixed phrase

have something close and ready

to have something near you so you can use it quickly

ตัวอย่าง
  • Do you have a pen handy?
  • Have your ticket handy when you reach the door.
  • I always have my phone handy in case of emergencies.

keep [something] handy

1
/kˈip sˈʌmθɪŋ hˈændi/
fixed phrase

keep something near and ready

to keep something close to you so you can use it quickly when you need it

ตัวอย่าง
  • Keep your ID handy when you go through security.
  • I always keep a flashlight handy in the car.
  • You should keep some snacks handy for the kids.
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