first-hand

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

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [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

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.

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.

All 26 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

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Synonyms for first-hand

adj first-hand

Antonyms for first-hand

adj first-hand

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