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with both hands

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /wɪð ˌboʊθ ˈhændz/ · UK /wɪð ˌbəʊθ ˈhændz/

with both hands means: Using your two hands together to hold, move, or do something.

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USING TWO HANDSA2

Using your two hands together to hold, move, or do something.

  • Hold it with both hands.
  • She pushed the heavy door with both hands.
  • He carried the bowl carefully with both hands.

Similar words: with two hands

Common phrases: hold with both hands, lift with both hands, carry with both hands, grip with both hands

EAGERLYC1

Very willingly and eagerly, especially when accepting an offer or opportunity.

  • He grabbed the chance with both hands.
  • She accepted their offer with both hands.
  • When the opportunity came, we seized it with both hands.

How to use it: grab/seize something with both hands (She seized the opportunity with both hands.)

Similar words: eagerly, readily, willingly

Opposites: reluctantly

Common phrases: grab with both hands, accept with both hands

Questions about with both hands

What does with both hands mean?

Using your two hands together to hold, move, or do something.

What is with both hands in other languages?

Türkçe: iki eliyle · Español: con ambas manos · Français: à deux mains · Deutsch: mit beiden Händen · Italiano: con entrambe le mani · 日本語: 両手で

How do you pronounce with both hands?

In American English /wɪð ˌboʊθ ˈhændz/; in British English /wɪð ˌbəʊθ ˈhændz/.

How do you use with both hands in a sentence?

Hold it with both hands. She pushed the heavy door with both hands.

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