Handful (Noun)
Meaning 1
The quantity that can be held in the hand.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- She picked up a handful of pebbles from the beach and examined them closely.
- The farmer scooped up a handful of soil to test its texture and moisture content.
- He grabbed a handful of popcorn from the bucket and began munching on it.
- The child reached into the candy jar and pulled out a handful of colorful sweets.
- The gardener took a handful of seeds and scattered them across the freshly turned earth.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A small number or amount; "only a handful of responses were received".
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- Only a handful of people showed up to the meeting, so it was cancelled.
- The company received a handful of complaints about the new product, but overall the feedback was positive.
- A handful of students in the class were struggling with the material, so the teacher offered extra help.
- After a week of advertising, the business had only a handful of customers, so they decided to try a new approach.
- The charity received a handful of donations, but not enough to fund their planned project.