Definition of at hand

Overview of adj at_hand

The adj at hand has 2 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (5) at hand, close at hand

(close in space; within reach; "the town is close at hand")

2. (4) at hand, close at hand, imminent, impendent, impending

(close in time; about to occur; "retribution is at hand"; "some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand"; "in imminent danger"; "his impending retirement")