FIRSTHAND Definition & Meaning

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firsthand

Or first-hand

[furst-hand]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of firsthand¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; first + hand

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I was on the ground with the protesters this week, and I can say from firsthand experience that there are a small number of agitators and a large number of peaceful protesters.

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The fact that no one has stepped forward with a firsthand account of false accusation is immaterial because the em dash drama plays on existing anxieties.

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He’d seen firsthand how rumors or getting outed affected the careers of others.

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The Latinos on ‘Love Island USA’ are the embodiment of many cultural tropes that some fans of the show have experienced firsthand.

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It said it was also providing support to its staff who witnessed and experienced the incident firsthand.

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first gentleman first-hand

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