handy
adjective12 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.8
very handy8.8
The most standard way to intensify 'handy'. Common in BrE when meaning 'nearby'.
really handy7.5
A common, informal way to say something is very useful.
Emphasizes that something is very useful or convenient.
quite handy6.5
Indicates a moderate degree of usefulness. In BrE, often used when something is conveniently nearby.
fairly handy5.5
Indicates a moderate or reasonable level of skill or usefulness.
be handy8.5
To be useful, nearby, or skilled at something.
To become useful in a particular situation.
To deliberately place something nearby for future use.
To possess something and keep it nearby for easy use.
Indicates what something is useful for, or (esp. in BrE) what it is conveniently close to.
To be skilled in using a particular tool or object.
To be skilled in a particular activity or task.