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firsthand

adjective

first·​hand ˈfərst-ˈhand How to pronounce firsthand (audio)
: obtained by, coming from, or being direct personal observation or experience
a firsthand account of the war
… had a firsthand view of the turmoil that wracked the region. William W. Finan, Jr.
firsthand adverb

Example Sentences

He gave a firsthand account of the battle. She draws on firsthand experiences for her novel.
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Word History

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of firsthand was in 1699

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