When you say that something is firsthand, you mean that you experienced it yourself. This is different from saying that something is reported or told to you.
The experience was firsthand, and it was very unpleasant.
The report was firsthand, and it included all of the details.
adverb
from the original source; directly
Synonyms:
adjective
received directly from a source
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Unfortunately, none of the accounts is firsthand.
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I know the firsthand public opinion.
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I have firsthand experience with the hamlet.
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The planet itself was never seen firsthand.
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They knew, firsthand, of the friendliness of the people and of their need.
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Dela Raza was a firsthand witness of the Filipino diaspora.
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It is very important to see and try firsthand to know better.
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My mother always wanted to cook foods in firsthand.
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Cottrell was able to see firsthand the fruits of his labor.
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Duluth has experienced firsthand the consequences of media consolidation.