old hand

The phrase “old hand” has 2 syllables: old hand

It's pronounced as /oʊld hænd/


What is synonym and antonym for old hand?

In the thesaurus, “old hand” has 24 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for old hand

Antonyms for old hand

  • amateur
  • apprentice
  • beginner
  • boot
  • candidate
  • colt
  • cub
  • dilettante
  • entrant
  • fledgling
  • freshman
  • greenhorn
  • learner
  • neophyte
  • newbie
  • newcomer
  • novice
  • novitiate
  • probationer
  • recruit
  • rookie
  • student
  • tenderfoot
  • trainee
  • tyro

Meanings of old hand

  • noun
    1. A person who is experienced at a certain activity.

Example Sentences

  • As an old hand at carpentry, he could build furniture with ease.
  • The company relied on an old hand to train new employees.
  • She was an old hand at negotiations and always got the best deals.
  • The captain, an old hand at sailing, navigated through the storm effortlessly.
  • Being an old hand at gardening, he knew exactly when to plant each crop.

On this page you'll find 49 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to old hand, such as: adept, amateur, apprentice, beginner, boot, candidate, colt.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • older
  • oldest
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elder statesman

nestor


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