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HANDILY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does handily mean?
• HANDILY (adverb)
The adverb HANDILY has 2 senses:
1. in a convenient manner
2. with no difficulty
Familiarity information: HANDILY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a convenient manner
Synonyms:
conveniently; handily
Context example:
the switch was conveniently located
Pertainym:
handy (easy to reach)
handy (useful and convenient)
Sense 2
Meaning:
With no difficulty
Synonyms:
handily; hands down
Context example:
she beat him handily
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