COME IN HANDY Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase come in handy. (close relations)
Definition of COME IN HANDY
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 |