New
/njuː/
Definitions
3 meaningsRecently made, discovered, or created; not existing before.
/njuː/
This is a new book.
💡 Simply: Imagine you just got a brand-new toy! It's *new* because it's the first time you've played with it. The world gets lots of new things, like new movies, new friends, and new games!
👶 For kids: Something that wasn't there before.
More Examples
She has a new hairstyle.
They built a new house.
How It's Used
"I have a new car."
"They released a new software update."
Recently acquired or received; not the same as before.
/njuː/
Recently acquired or received.
He has a new puppy.
💡 Simply: Imagine you just got a new pet! It's *new* to you and part of your family. You can have a new school, a new friend or even a new home, everything that has been recently acquired or received
👶 For kids: Something you just got.
More Examples
She has a new address.
We received new information.
How It's Used
"I got a new job this week."
"She has a new boyfriend."
Different from what existed before; changed.
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They have new rules.
💡 Simply: Imagine you change from wearing red to wearing blue. That's *new* for you because you've changed from the old red to the new blue! The same applies to rules, strategy or policy.
👶 For kids: Something that is different from what was there before.
More Examples
This is a new approach to the problem.
We need to implement a new plan.
How It's Used
"The government adopted a new policy."
"We have a new strategy."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
new kid on the block
A newcomer or recent arrival in a group or area.
"As the new kid on the block, he had to prove himself."
a new lease on life
A renewed sense of energy, enthusiasm, or opportunity.
"After quitting his stressful job, he felt he had a new lease on life."
From Old English *nīewe*, *nēowe*, from Proto-Germanic **niwjaz*, from Proto-Indo-European *néw-yo-* 'new'.
The word 'new' has been in continuous use in the English language since the Old English period, evolving in meaning but retaining its core sense of novelty and recentness.
Memory tip
Think of something freshly made.
Word Origin
"fresh, recent"