English

hand

hænd
Meaning: to give something to someone by holding it and offering it to them
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base hand
3rd person singular present hands
Present participle handing
Past handed
Will future will hand
Going-to future going to hand
Imperative negative don't hand / do not hand

Example sentences

Please hand me the salt.
Please hand me the salt.
I handed her the receipt and said, there you go.
I handed her the receipt and said, there you go.
She smiled and said here you are as she handed me the keys.
She smiled and said here you are as she handed me the keys.
The host smiled warmly and handed us hot tea.
The host smiled warmly and handed us hot tea.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for passing small objects to someone nearby. It implies physical delivery by hand.

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