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firsthand

or first-hand

[ furst-hand ]

adverb

  1. from the first or original source:

    We heard the news of the accident firsthand from a witness.



adjective

  1. of or relating to the first or original source.
  2. direct from the original source:

    firsthand knowledge of the riot.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of firsthand1

First recorded in 1690–1700; first + hand
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Earlier this week, Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., a self-described moderate Republican eyeing New York’s governorship, faced a hostile crowd and witnessed firsthand how the public is sourcing on the Trump administration.

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Debby Lee, the daughter of Hmong immigrants from Laos, experienced this kind of frustration firsthand.

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Seeing firsthand how gentrification and rapidly rising housing costs have started to negatively affect the mostly blue-collar town, Bernthal set out to give back.

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And was I going to experience it firsthand on this getaway with my husband?

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Researching different industries, conducting informational interviews with professionals currently working in roles you’re considering, volunteering to test new skills and interests or taking on short-term contract work can all give you valuable firsthand insight.

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