first hand

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [furst hand]
- /fɜrst hænd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [furst hand]
- /fɜrst hænd/

Definitions of first hand words

adverb first hand from the first or original source: We heard the news of the accident firsthand from a witness. 1
adjective first hand of or relating to the first or original source. 1
adjective first hand direct from the original source: firsthand knowledge of the riot. 1
adjective first hand First hand information or experience is gained or learned directly, rather than from other people or from books. 0
adjective first hand First-hand is also an adverb. 0
adverb first hand from the original source; direct or directly 0

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Origin of first hand

First appearance:

before 1690

One of the 49% oldest English words

First recorded in 1690-1700; first + hand

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Parts of speech for First hand

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of First hand

first hand popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

first hand usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for first hand

adj first hand

initial — of, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first: the initial step in a process.
authentic — An authentic person, object, or emotion is genuine.
prime — of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration: a prime requisite.
infant — a child during the earliest period of its life, especially before he or she can walk; baby.
opening — an open or clear space.

All 27 Synonyms of first hand

Antonyms for first hand

adj first hand

last — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
derivative — A derivative is something which has been developed or obtained from something else.
latest — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
hackneyed — let out, employed, or done for hire.
used — previously used or owned; secondhand: a used car.

All 8 Antonyms of first hand

first hand

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Origin of first hand

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Parts of speech for First hand

first hand popularity

first hand usage trend in Literature

Synonyms for first hand

adj first hand

Antonyms for first hand

adj first hand

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