Close At Hand (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Close in time; about to occur; "retribution is at hand"; "some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand"; "in imminent danger"; "his impending retirement".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Experts predict that a global economic downturn is close at hand, warning of a sharp decline in market values.
- With her wedding just a week away, the bride felt that her special day was close at hand, and the excitement was palpable.
- Some environmentalists believe that a major ecological disaster is close at hand if we do not take drastic measures to reduce pollution.
- As the deadline for the project drew near, the team knew that the presentation was close at hand and put in extra hours to perfect their pitch.
- After months of battling a serious illness, the family knew that the patriarch's passing was close at hand and gathered to say their final goodbyes.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Close in space; within reach; "the town is close at hand".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The map indicated that the nearest rest stop was close at hand, so we decided to take a break.
- The hotel's proximity to the airport made it a convenient choice, with all the amenities close at hand.
- As I sat at my desk, I kept my water bottle close at hand to stay hydrated throughout the day.
- The village was nestled in a valley, with the surrounding mountains close at hand, offering endless opportunities for hiking.
- The emergency phone was close at hand, but fortunately, we didn't need to use it during our wilderness adventure.