Firsthand
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɜːstˌhænd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Firsthand is an adjective meaning Direct, without intermediate stages.
Meaning
Direct, without intermediate stages.
More Meanings
- Not previously owned or used; contrasted with secondhand.
- Directly or from personal experience.
Example Sentences
a firsthand copy
firsthand knowledge
1990 March, Cliff Gromer, Firsthand Report: Yamaha WaveRunner III, Popular Mechanics.
The same sort of doublethink is evident in the White House’s treatment of firsthand impeachment witnesses.
Word Forms
- first hand
- first-hand
Synonyms for firsthand
Depending on context, synonyms include primary.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include primary, directly, direct, personally, personal, original.
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