adj
firsthand
FURST-hand
adj
1
Coming directly from personal experience, without any middleman.
"She gave a firsthand account of the earthquake."
adv
1
Directly, through one's own experience.
"He learned firsthand how hard farming can be."
How to Use Firsthand
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDirectly experienced, not heard secondhand from someone else.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
firsthand experience
firsthand account
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Etymology
From first and hand.