Definitions

first-hand

ADJECTIVE

original

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authentic initial

STRONG

aboriginal beginning first infant opening pioneer primary starting

WEAK

archetypal autochthonous commencing early elementary embryonic genuine inceptive introductory prime primeval primitive primordial pristine prototypal rudimental rudimentary underivative underived

Antonyms

STRONG

last

WEAK

borrowed derivative hackneyed latest newest old used worn

Example Sentences

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“I know from first-hand experience that there comes a day when a candidacy is no longer sustainable because of a lack of resources,” said Garry South, a veteran Democratic strategist who has worked on national and state campaigns.

From Los Angeles Times

Staff had told her no first-hand report was written about the incident, but it later emerged that was not true.

From BBC

During her visit to Bradford, Catherine took part in a creative therapy session, seeing first-hand how Family Action uses play and creativity to support children.

From BBC

"During these 4.5 years I came to understand first-hand just how heavy the weight of speaking up is," she said.

From BBC

He learned first-hand both the power, and limitations, of the K-pop training culture.

From Los Angeles Times

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