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firsthand

/ˌfɜːstˈhænd/ /ˌfɝːstˈhænd/

Meanings
adjective
Direct, without intermediate stages.

Examples :

"firsthand knowledge"
communication

Related Words

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knowledge noun

/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪdʒ/

The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.

"My knowledge of history helped me understand the current political situation better. "

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stages noun

/ˈsteɪd͡ʒɪz/

A phase.

"Completion of an identifiable stage of maintenance such as removing an aircraft engine for repair or storage."

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secondhand adjective

/ˈsekəndhænd/ /ˌsekəndˈhænd/

(of goods) Not new; previously owned and used by another.

"My grandmother gave me a secondhand book about ancient Egypt for my birthday. "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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owned verb

/əʊnd/ /oʊnd/

To have rightful possession of (property, goods or capital); to have legal title to.

"I own this car."

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contrasted verb

/kənˈtræstɪd/ /ˈkɑːntræstɪd/

To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.

"The teacher contrasted the two poems, highlighting the difference in their tone and themes. "

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intermediate noun

/ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidi.ət/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidi.ət/

Anything in an intermediate position.

"The intermediate level of Spanish class is a good fit for students who already know some basic vocabulary. "

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copy noun

/ˈkɒpi/ /ˈkɑpi/

The result of copying; an identical duplicate of an original.

"Please bring me the copies of those reports."

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direct verb

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/

To manage, control, steer.

"to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army"

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used verb

/juːzd/

To utilize or employ.

"The student used a calculator to solve the math problem. "

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previously adverb

/ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ /ˈpɹivi.əsli/

(with present-tense constructions) First; beforehand, in advance.

"Previously, I had planned to study for the math test on Saturday. "

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "