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COME IN HANDY Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the phrase come in handy. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase come in handy. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for COME IN HANDY

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advantageous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• giving an advantage

adjective satellite

• appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness

beneficial
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• promoting or enhancing well-being

convenient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

• large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense)

effective
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

adjective satellite

• able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively

• works well as a means or remedy

• exerting force or influence

• existing in fact; not theoretical; real

• ready for service

handy
adjectiveadj
noun

• United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958)

adjective satellite

• easy to reach

• useful and convenient

• skillful with the hands

helpful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• providing assistance or serving a useful function

practical
adjectiveadj
adjective

• concerned with actual use or practice

adjective satellite

• guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory

• being actually such in almost every respect

• having or put to a practical purpose or use

profitable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• yielding material gain or profit

useful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• being of use or service

adjective satellite

• having a useful function

valuable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

noun

• something of value

adjective satellite

• having worth or merit or value

Best Hypernyms For COME IN HANDY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for come in handy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for ADVANTAGEOUS

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