Synonyms of on hand

on hand

phrase

1

as in available

possible to get

The teacher keeps plenty of tissues on hand during cold season.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• available
• accessible
• obtainable
• on file
• on tap
• attainable
• at the ready
• procurable
• purchasable
• provided
• acquirable
• supplied
• furnished
• common
• getatable
• widespread
• universal
• prevalent
• reachable
• public
• rentable
• ubiquitous
• unrestricted
• omnipresent
• appropriable
• open
• free
• free-for-all

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unavailable
• limited
• unattainable
• restricted
• rare
• inaccessible
• lacking
• unobtainable
• scarce
• uncommon
• missing
• deficient
• off-limits

2

as in upcoming

being soon to appear or take place

They could tell that a storm was on hand.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• upcoming
• approaching
• coming
• impending
• forthcoming
• to come
• imminent
• pending
• at hand
• proximate
• future
• on tap
• nearing
• oncoming
• expected
• predicted
• anticipated
• awaited
• foreseen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• late
• recent
• other
• past
• old
• former
• sometime
• bygone
• erstwhile
• onetime
• whilom
• quondam
• foregone

3

as in in

being within the confines of a specified place

They had a nurse on hand daily.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• in
• present
• available
• attending
• at hand
• in attendance
• participating
• accompanying
• existing
• live
• observing
• latent
• breathing
• existent
• extant
• abounding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• away
• out
• absent
• missing
• gone
• retired
• departed
• late
• dead
• lost
• deceased
• nonexistent
• delayed
• defunct
• vanished
• overdue
• AWOL
• truant
• delinquent
• demised
• belated
• tardy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of on hand

And just in case, the fire department is on hand – in a little red soap box derby car, of course. — Deena Prichep, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026

Also on hand were the likes of Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, Hailey and Justin Bieber, Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, Teyana Taylor, Gayle King and numerous others. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2026

The pairing of the acts, who share the same management company, highlighted Kahan’s biggest headline show to date, with more than 56,000 fans on hand at the famed college football venue. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 16 Aug. 2026

For road trips, having favorite snacks and drinks on hand is key to avoiding temptation, Thomas says. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026