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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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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

For teenagers dreaming of playing in the NFL, former Corona Centennial high defensive back Camryn Bynum has first-hand knowledge of what it takes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Merz witnessed China's progress in the field first-hand during a visit to the country in February, when he saw displays of Chinese-made robots performing kung fu and boxing.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Unfortunately, Chris Grundy has had first-hand experience of this.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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