Definition

Relating to the use or preference of a hand, often describing whether someone is left-handed or right-handed.

Example

She is left-handed, which means she prefers to use her left hand for writing.

Conversation

Are you left-handed or right-handed?

I'm right-handed, but I can use my left hand a bit too.

That's cool! I find it interesting how many people are left-handed.

Yeah, it’s pretty unique — left-handed people often have a different perspective.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Handed → It is formed from "hand" (from Old English "hand", meaning the end part of a person's arm) and "-ed" (a suffix used to form the past tense or to indicate a characteristic). The word "handed" refers to having or using hands, often in the context of giving or receiving something.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'hand' as the part of your body that you use to give or receive things, and the '-ed' shows that it relates to a characteristic of having hands.

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