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handful ( Noun)

UK/US /ˈhændfʊl/

1-

B1

amount of something one can hold with him or her hand

-> I took out a handful of coins from my pocket.

-> I use a handful of sugar per person.

-> Add a handful of chopped carrots to the soup.

Synonym

few

Opposite

lot

Food & Drink ->

2-

B2

a handful is a very small group of individuals or objects.

-> She has a good handful of Hollywood roles under her belt.

-> I invited just a handful of people to my birthday.

-> It's only a handful of people who supports strike.

Synonym

few

Opposite

crowd

Social Life ->

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