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new
[noo, nyoo]
adjective
of recent origin, production, purchase, etc.; having but lately come or been brought into being.
a new book.
of a kind now existing or appearing for the first time; novel.
a new concept of the universe.
having but lately or but now come into knowledge.
a new chemical element.
unfamiliar or strange (often followed byto ): to visit new lands.
ideas new to us;
to visit new lands.
having but lately come to a place, position, status, etc..
a reception for our new minister.
unaccustomed (usually followed byto ).
people new to such work.
coming or occurring afresh; further; additional.
new gains.
fresh or unused.
to start a new sheet of paper.
(of physical or moral qualities) different and better.
The vacation made a new man of him.
other than the former or the old: in the New World.
a new era;
in the New World.
being the later or latest of two or more things of the same kind: a new edition of Shakespeare.
the New Testament;
a new edition of Shakespeare.
(initial capital letter)(of a language) in its latest known period, especially as a living language at the present time.
New High German.
the new, designating the newly fashionable, trendy, or popular thing, replacing or equaling the success of a specified previous one: Knitting is the new rock-'n'-roll.
While nothing will ever replace black as “the new black,” these new neutrals, especially beige, look like contenders.
Knitting is the new rock-'n'-roll.
Is kelp the new kale?
adverb
recently or lately (usually used in combination).
The valley was green with new-planted crops.
freshly; anew or afresh (often used in combination): new-mown hay.
roses new washed with dew;
new-mown hay.
noun
something that is new; a new object, quality, condition, etc..
Ring out the old, ring in the new.
new
/ ː /
adjective
recently made or brought into being
a new dress
our new baby
( as collective noun; preceded by the )
the new
of a kind never before existing; novel
a new concept in marketing
having existed before but only recently discovered
a new comet
markedly different from what was before
the new liberalism
fresh and unused; not second-hand
a new car
(prenominal) having just or recently become
a new bride
recently introduced (to); inexperienced (in) or unaccustomed (to)
new to this neighbourhood
(capital in names or titles) more or most recent of two or more things with the same name
the New Testament
(prenominal) fresh; additional
I'll send some new troops
(often foll by to) unknown; novel
this is new to me
(of a cycle) beginning or occurring again
a new year
(prenominal) (of crops) harvested early
new carrots
changed, esp for the better
she returned a new woman from her holiday
up-to-date; fashionable
(capital when part of a name; prenominal) being the most recent, usually living, form of a language
New High German
the new vogue
comedy is the new rock'n'roll
to reform; make a fresh start
adverb
recently, freshly
new-laid eggs
anew; again
Pronunciation Note
Other Word Forms
- newness noun
- quasi-new adjective
- quasi-newly adverb
- unnew adjective
- ˈԱɲԱ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of new1
Word History and Origins
Origin of new1
Idioms and Phrases
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
By full-time, Bayern had hit double figures for the first time since August 2021 to set a new Club World Cup record.
The summit offers the potential to secure some Canadian wins, perhaps new trade and security deals with the US, hatched last month in Washington.
Israeli far-right ministers in the coalition government have recently said that the approval of 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank would "prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state that would endanger Israel".
Yungblud’s new album is out, 28 Years Later is released in UK cinemas, gaming fans have Date Everything to look forward to, and Benson Boone is also dropping a new album.
The nonprofit plans to raise funds for the “vendor buy-out” until ICE leaves Los Angeles or until the money runs out, and is regularly finding new street vendors to support through its network.
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When To Use
New describes something that only now exists or has been around for only a short time. New also describes something that has just appeared for the first time or that is unfamiliar. New has several other senses as an adjective, adverb, and a noun.If something is new, it has only been around for a short time. This sense of new is the opposite of old.Real-life examples: Most stores sell products that are brand-new—they have never been used or opened. The internet is a relatively new invention as it has only existed since the late 1960s. Other technologies are much newer.Used in a sentence: The agent showed off the new houses that were built last week. New also describes something that just now exists for the first time. In this sense, something is new if it is a completely unique creation.Real-life examples: Companies are always creating new products. Science and technology constantly lead to new ideas.Used in a sentence: Fans are happy that the author is writing a new book. New can describe something that is unfamiliar or strange. This sense is often written in the form of “new ٴ.”Real-life examples: People often try things that are new to them, meaning they have never experienced them before, such as new foods, books, TV shows, or hobbies.Used in a sentence: Golf was new to me when I joined the club, but I grew to enjoy the sport over the years.
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