adverb
from the original source; directly
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I heard this story firsthand
• Syn: ↑firsthand
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adverbgot the facts at first hand by going in person to the scene of the accident
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at first hand
Directly from the source
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Main Entry: ↑hand
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Isee firsthand
II
directly or from personal experience
scientists observed the process at first hand
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at first hand
: in a direct way : ↑firsthand
I had a chance to verify his claims at first hand.
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Main Entry: ↑first
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Main Entry: ↑hand
Useful english dictionary. 2012.