Newly
ˈnjuːli
adverbBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
In a recent time; lately.
ˈnjuːli
adverbneutralBeginner
General
Recently or lately
She is newly married.
💡 Simply: Imagine you just got a new toy. 'Newly' is like saying you got it just recently! It's about something fresh and brand-new.
👶 For kids: When something is *newly*, it means it just happened!
More Examples
2
The store is newly opened.
3
The newly painted walls look great.
How It's Used
General
"The newly renovated house is stunning."
Business
"The company is newly established in the market."
From Middle English *newely*, equivalent to 'new' + '-ly'.
Used since the late 14th century, reflecting the shift from simple adjectival uses of 'new' to a more specific adverbial meaning.
Memory tip
Think of 'new' things. It's when something has just been made or discovered.
Practice
Base: new
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Usage
60%Spoken
40%Written