first-hand

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Adjective first-hand has 1 sense

firsthand - received directly from a source; "firsthand information"
Antonym: secondary (indirect, via primary)

Adverbial first-hand has 1 sense

firsthand - at first hand or directly; "I heard this story firsthand"

Definitions from the Web

First-hand

Part of Speech: Adjective/adverb

Sense: Directly obtained or experienced; immediate

Usage:

Adjective: Referring to information or knowledge obtained directly from personal experience or through witnessing an event.
Adverb: Describing an action or experience that is obtained or undergone directly.

Sample Sentences:

He provided a first-hand account of the accident.
She gained first-hand experience in the field by actively participating in the research.
Children should have the opportunity to learn first-hand about different cultures and traditions.
The journalist reported first-hand from the conflict zone.
First-hand, I can assure you that the bakery makes the most delicious pastries in town.

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