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

“I know from first-hand experience that there comes a day when a candidacy is no longer sustainable because of a lack of resources,” said Garry South, a veteran Democratic strategist who has worked on national and state campaigns.

From Los Angeles Times

Staff had told her no first-hand report was written about the incident, but it later emerged that was not true.

From BBC

During her visit to Bradford, Catherine took part in a creative therapy session, seeing first-hand how Family Action uses play and creativity to support children.

From BBC

"During these 4.5 years I came to understand first-hand just how heavy the weight of speaking up is," she said.

From BBC

He learned first-hand both the power, and limitations, of the K-pop training culture.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• authentic
• initial