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  first-hand

  adjective

  from the original source; direct or directly
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  first hand

  see at first hand.

first-hand

British  

adjective

1. from the original source; direct or directly

   first-hand news

   he got the news first-hand

2. from the original source; directly

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first hand Idioms  

1. see at first hand.

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Example Sentences

Nikki Saunders, director of services at Citizens Advice Dudley and Wolverhampton, said they saw first-hand the difference that accessing the right support can make to people's lives and were pleased to be part of Boost.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Automation would remove the real-world, first-hand experience and knowledge drivers gain on the road.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

European visitors are learning first-hand exactly how dreadful American public transit is, and what actual hot weather feels like.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Despite not having seen her practice first-hand, Venus Williams is not worried about how Serena will play at the upcoming competitions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

There are also frogs, amazing toads, lizards, snakes, spiders, and ants shown and explained, and everything was painted and written in America, first-hand and life-size by Maria Sibylla Merian.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman

Related Words

• authentic
• initial