Direct and Firsthand

Direct

Direct adjective - Done or working without something else coming in between.
Usage example: the virus was the direct cause of the disease

Firsthand is a synonym for direct in clear topic. In some cases you can use "Firsthand" instead the word "Direct" as an adjective or an adverb, when it comes to topics like face-to-face.

Firsthand

Firsthand adjective - Done or working without something else coming in between.
Usage example: had firsthand knowledge of the events of that evening
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Synonyms for Firsthand

Direct is a synonym for firsthand in clear topic. You can use "Direct" instead the word "Firsthand" as an adjective or a verb.
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