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

Running out of cash on hand is the clearest indicator that a college is at high risk of closure, Kelchen added, while consistent operating losses, enrollment declines, and large withdrawals from endowments can also signal distress. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Sprinkle seeds over oatmeal, yogurt or salads; add them to a smoothie; mix them into a grain bowl; or keep roasted seeds on hand for a snack. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026

Prominent mentors, funders, and collaborators will be on hand to work with 40 teams across 27 countries who have documentary projects in development. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026

Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray had been on hand for Nadal’s tribute at the French Open last year. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026