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

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Despite not having seen her practice first-hand, Venus Williams is not worried about how Serena will play at the upcoming competitions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Hughes saw first-hand how toxic the home atmosphere was when he attended Liverpool's 1-1 draw against Chelsea in May.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Kate, as she is widely known, is looking forward to "seeing first-hand how the Reggio Emilia approach creates environments where nature and loving human relationships come together".

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Ms. Müller’s book is, therefore, critical both as a work of art and as a first-hand document.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

There are also frogs, amazing toads, lizards, snakes, spiders, and ants shown and explained, and everything was painted and written in America, first-hand and life-size by Maria Sibylla Merian.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman

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