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- [furst-hand]
- /ˈfɜrstˈhænd/
- /ˌfɜːstˈhænd/
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- [furst-hand]
- /ˈfɜrstˈhænd/
Definitions of firsthand word
- adverb firsthand from the first or original source: We heard the news of the accident firsthand from a witness. 1
- adjective firsthand of or relating to the first or original source. 1
- adjective firsthand direct from the original source: firsthand knowledge of the riot. 1
- noun firsthand (of information or experience) from the original source or personal experience; direct. 1
- adjective firsthand from the original producer or source; direct 0
- adjective firsthand Direct, without intermediate stages. 0
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Origin of firsthand
First appearance:
before 1690 One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1690-1700; first + hand
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Parts of speech for Firsthand
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
firsthand popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
firsthand usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for firsthand
adj firsthand
adjective firsthand
- direct — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
- actual — You use actual to emphasize that you are referring to something real or genuine.
- personal — of, relating to, or coming as from a particular person; individual; private: a personal opinion.
- eyewitness — A person who has personally seen something happen and so can give a first-hand description of it.
adverb firsthand
- personally — through direct contact; in person; directly: I will thank him personally.
- from the horse's mouth — a large, solid-hoofed, herbivorous quadruped, Equus caballus, domesticated since prehistoric times, bred in a number of varieties, and used for carrying or pulling loads, for riding, and for racing.
- directly — in a direct line, way, or manner; straight: The path leads directly to the lake.
Antonyms for firsthand
adj firsthand
- impersonal — not personal; without reference or connection to a particular person: an impersonal remark.
- indirect — not in a direct course or path; deviating from a straight line; roundabout: an indirect course in sailing.
- hearsay — unverified, unofficial information gained or acquired from another and not part of one's direct knowledge: I pay no attention to hearsay.
adjective firsthand
- secondhand — not directly known or experienced; obtained from others or from books: Most of our knowledge is secondhand.
adverb firsthand
- indirectly — not in a direct course or path; deviating from a straight line; roundabout: an indirect course in sailing.
Top questions with firsthand
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