Hand in hand

adverb

Together, at the same time, or closely connected.

Success often comes hand in hand with hard work.
Visual representation of "hand in hand" - Together, at the same time, or closely connected

Often appears as...

  • go hand in hand
  • walk hand in hand
adverb

Holding each other's hand.

They were walking hand in hand at the beach.
Visual representation of "hand in hand" - Holding each other's hand

Often appears as...

  • walking hand in hand
  • standing hand in hand
adverb

Together, at the same time, or closely connected.

Success often comes hand in hand with hard work.
Visual representation of "hand in hand" - Together, at the same time, or closely connected

Often appears as...

  • go hand in hand
  • walk hand in hand
adverb

Holding each other's hand.

They were walking hand in hand at the beach.
Visual representation of "hand in hand" - Holding each other's hand

Often appears as...

  • walking hand in hand
  • standing hand in hand
Definition 1 of 2
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Closely Associated

Use 'hand in hand' to emphasize strong connections between two things, often things that influence each other.

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Economic growth goes hand in hand with technological innovation.
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Common Pairings

Some words are commonly paired with 'hand in hand' to form collocations; identify these to enrich vocabulary.

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Peace and justice often go hand in hand.
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Avoid Literal Use

'Hand in hand' is metaphorical when used to mean 'together'; don't confuse it with its literal holding hands meaning.

Illustration for Avoid Literal Use
Community support and social events go hand in hand to foster strong neighborhood ties.
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Closely Associated

Use 'hand in hand' to emphasize strong connections between two things, often things that influence each other.

Illustration for Closely Associated
Economic growth goes hand in hand with technological innovation.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Common Pairings

Some words are commonly paired with 'hand in hand' to form collocations; identify these to enrich vocabulary.

Illustration for Common Pairings
Peace and justice often go hand in hand.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid Literal Use

'Hand in hand' is metaphorical when used to mean 'together'; don't confuse it with its literal holding hands meaning.

Illustration for Avoid Literal Use
Community support and social events go hand in hand to foster strong neighborhood ties.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Closely Associated

Use 'hand in hand' to emphasize strong connections between two things, often things that influence each other.

Illustration for Closely Associated
Economic growth goes hand in hand with technological innovation.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Common Pairings

Some words are commonly paired with 'hand in hand' to form collocations; identify these to enrich vocabulary.

Illustration for Common Pairings
Peace and justice often go hand in hand.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid Literal Use

'Hand in hand' is metaphorical when used to mean 'together'; don't confuse it with its literal holding hands meaning.

Illustration for Avoid Literal Use
Community support and social events go hand in hand to foster strong neighborhood ties.
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