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AT FIRST HAND
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Dictionary entry overview: What does at first hand mean?
• AT FIRST HAND (adverb)
The adverb AT FIRST HAND has 1 sense:
1. from the original source; directly
Familiarity information: AT FIRST HAND used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
From the original source; directly
Synonyms:
at first hand; firsthand
Context example:
I heard this story firsthand
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