handfuls
The word “handfuls” has 2 syllables: hand-fuls
It's pronounced as /ˈhænd.fəlz/
What is synonym and antonym for handfuls?
In the thesaurus, “handfuls” has 22 synonyms and 42 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for handfuls along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for handfuls
- atoms
- couples
- crumbs
- fews
- fragments
- grains
- iotas
- jots
- minorities
- modicums
- molecules
- particles
- scatterings
- scatters
- scraps
- shreds
- smatterings
- smatters
- sprinkles
- sprinklings
- tittles
- whits
Antonyms for handfuls
- abundances
- armies
- crowds
- deals
- excesses
- flocks
- gazillions
- gobs
- heaps
- hordes
- hosts
- jillions
- kazillions
- legions
- loads
- lots
- majorities
- many
- masses
- mosts
- mountains
- much
- multitudes
- oodles
- pecks
- piles
- plenitudes
- plenties
- pots
- profusions
- quantities
- rafts
- reams
- scads
- slathers
- slews
- stacks
- surpluses
- thousands
- wads
- wealths
- zillions
Meanings of handfuls
- 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 gathered handfuls of fresh herbs from the garden for the recipe.
- The child eagerly scooped up handfuls of sand to build a sandcastle.
- We collected handfuls of colorful leaves during our walk in the park.
- The chef sprinkled handfuls of grated cheese over the pasta dish.
- After the rain, there were handfuls of worms on the sidewalk.
On this page you'll find 64 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to handfuls, such as: abundances, armies, atoms, couples, crowds, crumbs, deals.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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