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handout

/'hændaut/
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Word: Handout

Part of Speech: Noun

Basic Definition:

A "handout" is a piece of paper or material that is given to people. It often contains information or help. Handouts can be used in different situations, such as in schools, businesses, or charity events.

Usage Instructions:
  1. In Education: Teachers often give handouts to students with extra information about a lesson or assignment.
  2. In Media: Journalists receive handouts from companies or organizations that provide news or updates.
  3. In Charity: Handouts can refer to money, food, or clothing given to people who need help.
Examples:
  1. In Education: "The teacher gave us a handout with important dates for the history exam."
  2. In Media: "The company issued a handout to journalists during the press conference."
  3. In Charity: "The organization distributed handouts of food to those in need during the winter."
Advanced Usage:
  • In a professional setting, a handout can include graphs, charts, and detailed explanations that support a presentation or meeting.
  • In a charitable context, a handout may also refer to something more formal, like a program or a service that helps people in need.
Word Variants:
  • Hand out (verb): To give something to someone.
    • Example: "The volunteers will hand out meals to the homeless."
  • Handing out (gerund): The act of giving something out.
    • Example: "Handing out flyers can help promote the event."
Different Meanings:
  1. Charitable Context: As mentioned, it can refer to support given to those in need (money, food, clothing).
  2. Informational Context: It can also refer to printed materials that accompany a talk or presentation.
Synonyms:
  • Distribution: The action of giving something out.
  • Pamphlet: A small booklet or brochure containing information.
  • Leaflet: A piece of paper containing information or advertising, often folded.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • "A handout" can sometimes have a negative connotation when referring to charity, implying that someone is receiving help without putting in effort.
    • Example: "He doesn’t want to rely on handouts; he prefers to earn his own money."
Summary:

A "handout" can refer to helpful materials given out in various contexts, such as education, media, or charity.

Noun
  1. giving money or food or clothing to a needy person
  2. an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation

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