handful
The word “handful” has 2 syllables: hand-ful.
It's pronounced as /ˈhænd.fəl/.
What is synonym and antonym for handful?
In the thesaurus, “handful” has 2 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for handful along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for handful
- couple
- few
Antonyms for handful
- army
- crowd
- flock
- host
- loads
- majority
- many
- most
- multitude
- thousands
Meanings of handful
- noun
- The amount that a hand will grasp or contain.
- A hand's breadth; four inches.
- A small number, usually approximately five.
- A group or number of things; a bunch.
- Something which can only be managed with difficulty.
- A five-year prison sentence.
Example Sentences
- She picked up a handful of berries from the garden.
- The chef added a handful of chopped herbs to the salad for extra flavor.
- He only had a handful of coins left in his pocket after buying the ticket.
- A handful of students stayed after class to help clean up the classroom.
- The recipe calls for a handful of almonds to be sprinkled on top of the dish.
On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to handful, such as: army, couple, crowd, few, flock, host, loads.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.