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- pronunciation:
- haen
di
kaep
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A handicap is anything that makes it harder for you to do something.
John has a handicap that makes it difficult for him to walk, so he uses a wheelchair.- synonyms:
- disability
- similar words:
- check, curb
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| definition 2: |
A handicap is an advantage or disadvantage that is placed on a team or player in a race or contest. This is done to give everyone an equal chance to win.
For this race, the older kids have to wait at the starting line for one minute as a handicap to let the younger kids have a head start.- similar words:
- advantage
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| related words: |
edge, penalty, weakness |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
handicaps, handicapping, handicapped |
| definition: |
When something handicaps you, it makes it harder for you to do something.
Jenna's shyness handicapped her in making friends in school.- synonyms:
- hamper
- antonyms:
- help
- similar words:
- burden, restrain, saddle
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| related words: |
hamper |
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