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- [furst hand]
- /fɜrst hænd/
- /fɜːst hænd/
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- [furst hand]
- /fɜrst hænd/
Definitions of first-hand word
- 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 account: direct from source 1
- adverb first-hand directly from source 1
- adjective first-hand Alternative spelling of firsthand. 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
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.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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.
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.
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