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firsthand

first·hand

firsthand

 
 
pronunciation:
fuhrst haend
parts of speech:
adverb, adjective
part of speech: adverb
definition: from the source; directly.
The reporter got her information firsthand from the director of the movie.
 
part of speech: adjective
definition: from or having to do with the first source; direct.
The soldier gave a firsthand account of the battle.