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Meaning of near at hand | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C1

Definitions

Close or nearby, in terms of distance.
Close, in terms of time.

Examples

“Standing on the mountain above Caerphilly, one may reflect upon the gap where once stood Llanbradach Viaduct, and look near at hand upon the restored ruins of Caerphilly Castle; man labours to rebuild the mediaeval whilst he ruthlessly scraps the modern.”

CEFR level

C1

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

See also

nearly never bulled a cow nearly never won the race NEC necessity is the mother of invention necessity knows no law neck and neck