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FIRSTHAND

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Received directly from a source

Example:

firsthand information

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

primary (of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary)

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

From the original source; directly

Example:

I heard this story firsthand

Synonyms:

at first hand; firsthand

Classified under:

Adverbs

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