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 15 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for handfuls along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for handfuls

  • bulge
  • bump
  • chunk
  • couples
  • fews
  • hunk
  • knot
  • minorities
  • morsel
  • pile
  • scattering
  • smattering
  • swelling
  • tumor
  • wad

Antonyms for handfuls

  • armies
  • crowds
  • depression
  • flocks
  • hordes
  • hosts
  • legions
  • loads
  • many
  • mountains
  • multitudes
  • oodles
  • scads
  • thousands
  • zillions

Meanings of handfuls

  • noun
    1. The amount that a hand will grasp or contain.
    2. A hand's breadth; four inches.
    3. A small number, usually approximately five.
    4. A group or number of things; a bunch.
    5. Something which can only be managed with difficulty.
    6. 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 30 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to handfuls, such as: armies, bulge, bump, chunk, couples, crowds, depression.

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