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longhand vs hand

hand vs longhand

longhand and hand both are nouns.

longhand is an adjective but hand is not an adjective.

longhand is not a verb while hand is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
longhand Yes Yes No No
hand Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hand is a hypernym of longhand; that is, hand is a word with a broader meaning than longhand:
  • longhand: rapid handwriting in which letters are set down in full and are cursively connected within words without lifting the writing implement from the paper
  • hand: something written by hand
Other hypernyms of longhand include handwriting, script.
longhand (noun) hand (noun)
rapid handwriting in which letters are set down in full and are cursively connected within words without lifting the writing implement from the paper physical assistance
terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos)
a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
ability
one of two sides of an issue
something written by hand
a round of applause to signify approval
the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time
a position given by its location to the side of an object
a hired laborer on a farm or ranch
a card player in a game of bridge
a member of the crew of a ship
a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses
longhand (adjective) hand (adjective)
having words written out in full by hand
longhand (verb) hand (verb)
guide or conduct or usher somewhere
place into the hands or custody of
Difference between longhand and hand

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