Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
know-firsthand
verb phrase
/noʊ ˈfɪrstˌhænd/
Definition
To have direct personal experience or knowledge of something.
Examples
- I know firsthand the challenges of moving to a new city.
- As a teacher, she knows firsthand the issues students face in their studies.
- He learned about the culture firsthand while traveling abroad.
Meaning
Knowing something firsthand means you have encountered it personally rather than just hearing or reading about it.
Synonyms
- experience directly
- personal experience
- firsthand knowledge
