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1. I heard the news at first hand.

2. I heard the news at second hand.

1-1. I heard the news directly.
2-2. I heard the news indirectly.

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Are they interchangeable? What is the meaning of 'hand' in the sentences?

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1 and 2 -- remove "at"

1-1and 2-2 are fine.

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