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Meaning of come to hand | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. To become available, often unexpectedly, or randomly.
  2. To perform well, to come under control.
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Examples

“She fought off the intruder with whatever came to hand.”
“Secondly, I continue⟳ to base⟳ my concepts on intensive study⟳ of a limited suite of collections, rather than superficial study⟳ of every packet that comes to hand.”
“The horse came to hand, and won first prize.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

come to Jesus come to life come to light come to mind come to naught come to nothing

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