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adjective \ˈnü, chiefly British ˈnyü, in place names usually (ˌ)nu̇ or nə or (ˌ)ni\

Definition of new

1 : having recently come into existence : recent, modern I saw their new baby for the first time.
2a (1) : having been seen, used, or known for a short time : novel rice was a new crop for the area (2) : unfamiliar visit new placesb : being other than the former or old a steady flow of new money He bought a new car.
3 : having been in a relationship or condition but a short time new to the job a new wife
4a : beginning as the resumption or repetition of a previous act or thing a new day the new editionb : made or become fresh awoke a new personc : relating to or being a new moon
5 : different from one of the same category that has existed previously new realism
6 : of dissimilar origin and usually of superior quality a new strain of hybrid corn
7 capitalized : modern 3; especially : having been in use after medieval times New Greek

newish

play \ˈnü-ish, ˈnyü-\ adjective

newness

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Examples of new in a Sentence

They visited the new library.
I saw their new baby for the first time.
They planted new trees on the campus.
a new kind of music
She couldn't afford a new car, so she bought a used one.
He bought the car new.
She is eager to see his new apartment.
This is my new stepsister.
the young man and his new wife
I made a new friend today.

Origin and Etymology of new

Middle English, from Old English nīwe; akin to Old High German niuwi new, Latin novus, Greek neos

First Known Use: before 12th century

Synonym Discussion of new

new, novel, original, fresh mean having recently come into existence or use. new may apply to what is freshly made and unused new brick or has not been known before new designs or not experienced before. starts the new job novel applies to what is not only new but strange or unprecedented. a novel approach to the problem original applies to what is the first of its kind to exist. a man without one original idea fresh applies to what has not lost its qualities of newness such as liveliness, energy, brightness. a fresh start

new

adverb

Definition of new

: newly, recently —usually used in combination

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Origin and Etymology of new

see ¹new

First Known Use: before 12th century

New

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geographical name \ˈnü, ˈnyü\

Definition of New

river flowing 320 miles (515 kilometers) from northwestern North Carolina north across Virginia into West Virginia, where it joins the Gauley River to form the Kanawha River

NEW Defined for English Language Learners

new

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adjective

Definition of new for English Language Learners

: not old : recently born, built, or created
: not used by anyone else previously
: recently bought, rented, etc.

new

adverb

Definition of new for English Language Learners

: newly or recently

NEW Defined for Kids

new

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adjective \ˈnü, ˈnyü\

Definition of new for Students

newer

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newest

1 : recently bought, acquired, or rented Dad gave me a new rug for my new apartment.
2 : taking the place of someone or something that came before We got a new teacher in March.
3 : recently discovered or learned a new planet He showed us a new trick.
4 : beginning as a repeating of a previous thing a new year
5 : being in a position, place, or state for the first time He's a new member of the team. We met her new husband.
6 : having recently come into existence We looked at new computers.
7 : not used by anyone previously She traded her used car for a new one.
8 : not accustomed He's new to the job.