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firsthand

first·hand

UK/ˌfɜːstˈhænd/ US/ˈfɝstˌhɛənd/ uncommon
adjective (1) adverb (1)

adjective

1.

received directly from a source

  • “firsthand information”
Similar

adverb

1.

at first hand or directly

  • “I heard this story firsthand”

Origin

From first + hand.

Phrases

  • firsthand learning

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