firsthand

[ˈfɜːstˌhænd]

firsthand Definition

  • 1obtained or experienced directly and not from other people or sources
  • 2immediate or direct

Using firsthand: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "firsthand" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She had firsthand experience of the war.

  • Example

    I heard the news firsthand from him.

  • Example

    The journalist was able to get a firsthand account of the event.

  • Example

    He witnessed the accident firsthand.

firsthand Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for firsthand

Phrases with firsthand

  • to experience something directly, without relying on other people's accounts or information

    Example

    If you want to become a good writer, you need to get firsthand experience of the world.

  • to witness something directly, without relying on other people's accounts or information

    Example

    I saw firsthand the devastation caused by the hurricane.

  • to describe an event or experience that one has witnessed or experienced directly

    Example

    The survivor gave a firsthand account of the plane crash.

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Summary: firsthand in Brief

The term 'firsthand' [ˈfɜːstˌhænd] refers to experiences or information obtained directly, without relying on other sources. It is often used to describe personal or primary knowledge, as in 'She had firsthand experience of the war.' 'Firsthand' can also be used in phrases like 'get firsthand experience,' 'see firsthand,' and 'give a firsthand account,' which emphasize the directness of the experience.

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