- at hand, close at hand - close in space; within reach; "the town is close at hand"
Antonym: distant (indirect, via close)
- at hand, close at hand, imminent, impending - close in time; about to occur; "retribution is at hand"; "some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand"; "in imminent danger"; "his impending retirement"
Antonym: distant (indirect, via close)