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hand in hand

/ˌhænd ɪn ˈhænd/

ADVERB / ADJECTIVE

1. Holding hands physically

Holding another person's hand with one's own, typically as an expression of affection, closeness, or guidance.

1.1. Physical affection and companionship

Used when describing people walking, standing, or traveling together while holding each other's hands.

Synonyms

  • arm in arm
  • linked
  • side by side
  • together

Antonyms

  • apart
  • separately
  • alone

Examples

  • The children walked hand-in-hand across the park.
  • They strolled along the beach hand-in-hand at sunset.

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ADVERB / ADJECTIVE

2. Working closely together or occurring simultaneously

Closely connected, cooperative, or happening in conjunction with one another.

2.1. Collaboration, correlation, and mutual progress

Used when describing concepts, efforts, or processes that are deeply interrelated and support one another.

Synonyms

  • collaboratively
  • jointly
  • together
  • in conjunction
  • concurrently
  • in tandem

Antonyms

  • independently
  • separately
  • disconnectedly

Examples

  • Economic growth and environmental protection must go hand-in-hand.
  • Theory and practice go hand-in-hand in this technical training program.

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