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Texas' and America's farmers are suffering. As the Member of Congress representing the 10th Congressional District of Texas, I have traveled throughout our area and have seen first-hand how the drought has affected our agricultural communities.
Michael McCaul

Meaning of "first-hand" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FIRST-HAND

first-hand play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FIRST-HAND

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
First-Hand can act as an adjective and an adverb.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES FIRST-HAND MEAN IN ENGLISH?

First hand

Firsthand means obtained directly from the original source. The phrase may also refer to: ▪ First Hand, the debut album released by Steven Curtis Chapman ▪ First Hand Foundation, a non-profit organisation...

Definition of first-hand in the English dictionary

The definition of first-hand in the dictionary is from the original source; direct or directly.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FIRST-HAND

first-class
first-class honours degree
first-day cover
first-degree burn
first-floor
first-foot
first-footing
first-generation
first-grade
first-grader
first-line
first-loss policy
first-name
first-named
first-nighter
first-order
first-past-the-post
first-past-the-post system
first-person
first-person shooter

WORDS THAT END LIKE FIRST-HAND

a free hand
a heavy hand
at first hand
at hand
by hand
first hand
four-in-hand
glad-hand
hand
hand in hand
hand-to-hand
in hand
left-hand
on hand
out of hand
right-hand
second hand
second-hand
the upper hand
to hand

Synonyms and antonyms of first-hand in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «FIRST-HAND»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «first-hand» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of first-hand

Translation of «first-hand» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FIRST-HAND

Find out the translation of first-hand to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of first-hand from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «first-hand» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

直接的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

de primera mano
570 millions of speakers

English

first-hand
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पहली हाथ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مباشرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

из первых рук
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

de primeira mão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সরাসরি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

direct
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tangan pertama
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

aus erster Hand
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

じかに得た
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

직접 얻은
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dhisik-dhisik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đầu tay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முதல் கை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पहिल्या हाताने
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ilk elden
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

diretto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

z pierwszej ręki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

з перших рук
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Prima mână
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πρώτο χέρι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

eerste - hand
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

första hand
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

første hånd
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of first-hand

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FIRST-HAND»

The term «first-hand» is very widely used and occupies the 20.331 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FIRST-HAND» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about first-hand

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10 QUOTES WITH «FIRST-HAND»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word first-hand.
1
Tony Bates
With Skype video calling, teachers can provide their students with first-hand knowledge from experts around the world and with other classes who are studying the same subject halfway across the world.
2
Harvey Gantt
When you are raised, as John Edwards was, in a small town like Robbins, North Carolina, you get to understand poverty and unemployment, or inadequate health care, first-hand by seeing the daily struggles of your friends and neighbors.
3
Dave Heineman
I will commit myself to making this state an even greater place to live, work and raise a family. I intend to reach out from border to border to hear first-hand from our citizens about their thoughts, concerns and ideas for our state.
4
Jay Hernandez
I'd heard about Texas football and how much of a religion it is, but to go to Odessa and experience it first-hand is something different than just hearing about it.
5
Ferguson Jenkins
I would love to see as many of the black players as possible in today's Major League Baseball make every effort to go to the Negro Leagues Museum and get a first-hand view of how it all started.
6
Tony Judt
It would be suicide in the American academy to show too early an interest beyond your doctoral specialization: charges of everything from charlatanry to ambition would be levied and tenure denied. I've seen this first-hand.
7
Chris Kilham
It is one thing to hear about the forest and the river, but an entirely other experience to go there, to see the environment, and to appreciate the natural riches there first-hand.
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Michael McCaul
Texas' and America's farmers are suffering. As the Member of Congress representing the 10th Congressional District of Texas, I have traveled throughout our area and have seen first-hand how the drought has affected our agricultural communities.
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Kathryn Minshew
So many of my rookie mistakes could have been avoided by first-hand exposure to other, more experienced technology entrepreneurs.
10
Dave Obey
Experience taught me that working families are often just one pay check away from economic disaster. And it showed me first-hand the importance of every family having access to good health care.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FIRST-HAND»

Discover the use of first-hand in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to first-hand and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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First Hand Knowledge: How I Participated in the CIA - Mafia ...
A former CIA cover agent ends his silence and reveals shocking details about what he claims was the CIA's plan to assassinate President Kennedy and how Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon were involved. Reprint.
Robert D. Morrow, 1993
2
Florence Nightingale at First Hand
Her passionate dedication to her causes shines through her writing, making this book a great read.
Lynn McDonald, 2010
3
Left at East Gate: A First-hand Account of the Rendlesham ...
A major contribution to the literature." -Budd Hopkins, author of Missing Time"[O]ne gripping version of the story of this classic UFO case and its aftermath." -Publisher's Weekly"This book is dynamite.
Larry Warren, Peter Robbins
4
Making Peace: A First-hand Account of the Arab-Israeli Peace ...
An insider's gripping account of the origins of today's Middle East peace process at the dramatic Madrid Conference in 1991.
Eytan Bentsur, 2001
5
Women Travel: First-hand Accounts from More Than 60 Countries
Presents anecdotes from women who collectively traveled to over 60 countries around the world, including India, Peru, Japan, Ghana, France, Albania, and Bhutan.
Natania Jansz, Miranda Davies, 1999
6
First hand: Civil War era drawings from the Becker collection
Published to coincide with an exhibition of the same name at the McMullen Museum of Art at Boston College, First Hand examines drawings from the Becker Archive, the largest private collection of Civil War period drawings, offering its ...
Judith Arlene Bookbinder, Sheila Gallagher, McMullen Museum of Art, 2010
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The English Civil War At First Hand
In doing so he brings out the voices of the civil war generation - those who lost sons, who witnessed massacres and who fought for an ideal. In this book we see their motivations, fears and misery as the horror of war overwhelmed them.
Tristram Hunt, 2011
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First Hand
Linda Bierds. Grateful acknowledgment is made to the following magazines, where these poems first appeared, some in slightly different form: The Atlantic Monthly: “Questions of Replication: The Brittle-Star”; Field: “The Monarchs,” “Time and ...
Linda Bierds, 2004
9
First Hand Faith: Recapture a Passionate Love for the Savior
"Why do godly parents have rebellious kids?" is a question asked by many heartbroken parents. This book has answers and solutions. It's based on Bruce Wilkinson's classic message called, The Three Chairs.
Bruce Wilkinson, 1996
10
Scram!: The Gripping First-hand Account of the Helicopter ...
This is their 'Boys Own' story, told for the very first time. Harry Benson has interviewed forty of his former colleagues for the book creating a tale of skill, initiative, resourcefulness, humour, luck, and adventure.
Harry Benson, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FIRST-HAND»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term first-hand is used in the context of the following news items.
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Batter Up: Former Yankee offers first-hand path to success for …
naples-herald-dot-logo-20x20 (1) NAPLES, Fla.—Before he earned his stripes in the big leagues, pitching for the New York Yankees and the ... «Naples Herald, Jul 15»
2
Clippers player JJ Redick gives a first-hand account of how the NBA …
In the process, players from both teams sent out emoji-based tweets, demonstrating their involvement in this all-out recruiting war. Soon, the ... «Businessinsider India, Jul 15»
3
Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley tours Calgary Court Centre to get …
Alberta Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley got a first-hand look Thursday at the justice of the peace system in Calgary in advance of a review of ... «Calgary Sun, Jul 15»
4
HAAF military gets first-hand look at dangers of texting while driving
HAAF military gets first-hand look at dangers of texting while driving ... Hunter Army Airfield's military community is getting a first-hand look at ... «FOX6 WBRC - MyFoxAL.com, Jul 15»
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NORDC campers get first-hand interaction with area first responders
NORDC campers get first-hand interaction with area first responders. UPDATED 6:33 PM CDT Jul 08, 2015 ... «WDSU New Orleans, Jul 15»
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Getting first-hand info on functioning of post offices
As part of the Digital India Week observance, the Kollam Head Post office here is getting a good crowd of young and curious visitors. Students ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
7
UN chief sees impacts of climate change first-hand in Norwegian …
UNITED NATIONS, July 8 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon on Wednesday was in the Norwegian Arctic zone to see first- hand ... «GlobalPost, Jul 15»
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A first-hand look at first love
Film talk. Weekend and romance go hand-in-hand. While most Delhiites prefer to go to cinema halls to watch the new releases, some prefer to ... «Deccan Herald, Jul 15»
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Tour de France: Enjoy a first-hand view in the peloton for stage four
THANKS to a deal struck between Team group Velon you can join members of Sky, Tinkoff-Saxo, BMC, and Cannondale-Garmin as they ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
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A First-hand Report from Cincinnati and the (1970) All-Star Game
A First-hand Report from Cincinnati and the (1970) All-Star Game. July 6, 2015 by Joe Distelheim 2. Tony Perez and the Big Red Machine factored heavily in the ... «Hardball Times, Jul 15»

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