firsthand

first·hand

adjective \ˈfərst-ˈhand\

Definition of FIRSTHAND

: obtained by, coming from, or being direct personal observation or experience <a firsthand account of the war>

— firsthand adverb

Examples of FIRSTHAND

1. He gave a firsthand account of the battle.
2. She draws on firsthand experiences for her novel.

First Known Use of FIRSTHAND

1748

Related to FIRSTHAND

Synonyms

direct, immediate, primary, unmediated

Antonyms

indirect, secondhand

Related Words

clinical, empirical (also empiric); efficient, proximate; hands-on

Rhymes with FIRSTHAND

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