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Daddyjohn Posted 15 years ago
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Firsthand or first-hand
My Merriam-Webster Dictionary, American Heritage Dictionary, and Encarta Dictionary say FIRSTHAND, without any consideration for FIRST-HAND. However, a few websites (including the much-respected Oxford Dictionary) acknowledges FIRST-HAND to be correct.
May I please know your verdict? Thank you.
May I please know your verdict? Thank you.
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Both are acceptable, daddyjohn. Just make your choice and stick with it. In English, consistency in speech and writing is prized over whether or not you use a hyphen.
- Both are acceptable, daddyjohn.
- Just make your choice and stick with it.
- In English, consistency in speech and writing is prized over whether or not you use a hyphen.
- I will tell you, however, that most hyphenated words eventually become one whole word.
- Hope this helps; John
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Both are acceptable, daddyjohn.
Just make your choice and stick with it.
In English, consistency in speech and writing is prized over whether or not you use a hyphen.
I will tell you, however, that most hyphenated words eventually become one whole word.
Hope this helps;
John
Just make your choice and stick with it.
In English, consistency in speech and writing is prized over whether or not you use a hyphen.
I will tell you, however, that most hyphenated words eventually become one whole word.
Hope this helps;
John
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