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Recently made, obtained, begun, or experienced.
Examples
Today starts a new chapter for us.
The newest model is faster.
I like your new haircut.
The town entered a new era.
Are you new here?
Similar words
current
replacement
fresh
fresh
another
latest
recently acquired
recently bought
newly arrived
recent
Meanings
Examples
The shop mixes the old and the new.
She prefers the new to the old.
The museum shows both the old and the new.
We need to make room for the new.
He likes the new but respects tradition.
Examples
Let me show you my new coat.
I love my new bicycle.
Her new car is second-hand.
He wore his new shoes today.
This is the new table we bought yesterday.
Similar words
recently bought
recently acquired
Examples
This phone is completely new.
The box contains a new toy.
I want a new mattress, not a used one.
These books are new, not second-hand.
The chair was still new in its wrapper.
Examples
This game is new to me.
I am learning a new language.
The city felt new and strange.
That is a new experience for her.
There is nothing new in this lesson for him.
Examples
Are you new here?
She is new to the team.
The new student arrived today.
He is still new at the job.
We welcomed the newest member.
Similar words
recent
newly arrived
inexperienced
Examples
A new day has begun.
They hope for a new life.
The town entered a new era.
Today starts a new chapter for us.
After the rain, a new week began.
Examples
The new design is simple.
She prefers new music.
The museum has a new style of display.
They teach the new methods now.
This is the newest fashion in town.
Etymology
From Old English nīwe or nēowe, related to Dutch nieuw and German neu.
FAQ
Most often, recently made or introduced.
What are the comparison forms of new?
They are newer and newest.
Yes. It may simply be newly acquired by its present owner.
What is the difference between new and unused?
Unused means nobody has used it, while new can also mean recently acquired.
What does 'new to me' mean?
It means I have not experienced or known it before.
What does 'the new' mean?
Recently appeared things or ideas, especially compared with the old.
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