hand‧y S3 / hændi / 形容词 ( comparative handier , superlative handiest )

1 useful :

It’s quite a handy little tool.

It’s very handy having a light above your desk.

Take your swimming trunks with you – they might come in handy (= be useful ) .

2 informal near and easy to reach :

I always keep my gun handy just in case.

Do you have a piece of paper handy ?

handy for British English :

The house was in Drury Lane, very handy for the theatre.

3 good at using something, especially a tool

handy with

He’s very handy with a screwdriver.

THESAURUS

useful something that is useful makes it easier for you to do something : He gave me some useful advice. | a useful thing to know

handy informal useful – used especially about something that is convenient and easy to use : a handy little booklet | The book is full of handy hints. | I always keep old jars – you never know when they might come in handy (= be useful ) .

helpful useful because it helps you to do something : This drug can be helpful in treating depression. | helpful advice | helpful suggestions

of use [名词前不用] if someone or something is of use, they are useful for you when you are doing something : I hope you’ll find the book of use. | He wants to be of use.

worthwhile if doing something is worthwhile, it is useful for you and you benefit from doing it : The training was certainly worthwhile. | a worthwhile experience | It is worthwhile to start by asking ourselves why people get involved in crime.