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/ˈfɜːrst hænd/ · first.hand
adverb
  1. Directly from the source; firsthand. She got the news first hand from the person who witnessed the event.
noun
  1. Information or knowledge obtained directly from the source. The eyewitness account was a first-hand account of the accident.
adjective
  1. Relating to or obtained directly from the source. The first-hand research provided valuable insights into the topic.
Did you know? The phrase 'first hand' has been used in various contexts, including journalism, where a first-hand account is considered more reliable than a second-hand one.

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Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026