WebOct 9, 2004 · (Handful is a word that can mean either a little or a lot, so you have to be careful how you use it. Only a handful means a little, not much. A handful means quite a lot. You can make it clearer by saying, quite a handful, a real handful/a mere handful, only a handful). 10-15-2004, 07:04 PM #6 Anonymous Guest have handful of work Webnoun Definition of handful as in few a small number only a handful of people signed up for the wintertime hike Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance few couple smattering scatter scattering sprinkling sprinkle smatter minority fragment shred modicum jot grain molecule whit atom iota particle tittle crumb scrap Antonyms & Near Antonyms many thousands
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WebThe correct spelling of the word is actually “handful”. Handful Meaning Handful actually has 2 meanings The first meaning is an approximate quantity that can fit in your hand. The … WebBritannica Dictionary definition of HANDFUL. 1. [count] : an amount that you can hold in your hand. The children collected seashells by the handful. — often + of. a handful of strawberries. 2. [singular] : a small amount or number — often + of. Only a handful of people showed up for the lecture. captain in oil rig salary
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Webright conduct. 2 in accordance with fact, reason, or truth; correct or true. the right answer. 3 appropriate, suitable, fitting, or proper. the right man for the job. 4 most favourable or convenient; preferred. the right time to act. 5 in a satisfactory condition; orderly. things are right again now. Webadv. 1 to the greatest extent; completely or absolutely. you're quite right, quite the opposite. 2 not used with a negative to a noticeable or partial extent; somewhat. she's quite pretty. 3 in actuality; truly. he thought the bag was heavy, but it was quite light, it's quite the thing to do. 4 ♦ quite a or an not used with a negative of an ... Webhandful. A person or thing that is particularly difficult to manage. Joan's daughter is very polite and well-behaved, but her son is a real handful, always getting into trouble. This … brittany\u0027s floral walker mn