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firsthand
or first-hand
[ furst-hand ]
/ ˈfɜrstˈhænd /
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adverb
from the first or original source: We heard the news of the accident firsthand from a witness.
adjective
of or relating to the first or original source.
direct from the original source: firsthand knowledge of the riot.
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British Dictionary definitions for firsthand
first-hand
adjective, adverb
from the original source; direct or directlyfirst-hand news; he got the news first-hand
at first hand from the original source; directly
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Other Idioms and Phrases with firsthand
first hand
see at first hand.
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