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Handy vs Opportune - What's the difference?

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Handy is a related term of opportune.


As a noun handy

is tail.

As an adjective opportune is

suitable for some particular purpose.

handy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Easy to use, useful.
    • Some people regard duct tape as a handy fix-all .
  • Nearby, within reach.
    • You wouldn’t have a screwdriver handy , would you ?
  • (dialect) dexterous, skilful
    • She's very handy - she made all her own kitchen cupboards.

    Synonyms

    * (useful) * (nearby) at hand * (skilful) crafty

    References

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    opportune

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Suitable for some particular purpose.
    • This would be an opportune spot for a picnic
  • At a convenient or advantageous time.
    • The opportune arrival of the bus cut short the boring conversation

    Antonyms

    * inopportune

    Related terms

    * opportunity * opportuneness