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UK/["/njuː/"]/US/["/nuː/"]/

Meaning of New

In simple words: Something that has just been made or is not old.

New in a sentence

  • I bought a new car yesterday.
  • She has a new job at the bakery.
  • This is a new way to solve the problem.
  • They are excited about their new house.
  • He needs to think of a new idea for the project.

How to use New

Use 'new' to describe things that are recent or not previously known. It's appropriate in most contexts, but avoid using it for items that are merely updated or improved, as 'new' implies originality.

Grammar pattern

adjective + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'knew' without the 'k' – something fresh that hasn't been around long.

Related words

Collocations with New

Synonyms for New

Opposites of New

Common mistakes with New

  • Using 'new' to describe something that is old but in good condition.
  • Confusing 'new' with 'news' which refers to information.
  • Using 'new' with uncountable nouns, e.g., 'the new information' instead of 'the new piece of information.'

Compare New with Recent, Novel, Fresh, Modern

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Frequently asked questions about New

What does New mean?

Something that has just been made or is not old.

What is the definition of New?

not existing before; recently made, invented, introduced, etc.

How do you use New in a sentence?

I bought a new car yesterday.

Can you give another example of New?

She has a new job at the bakery.

What are synonyms for New?

Common alternatives include recent, novel, fresh, modern, unused.

What is the opposite of New?

Opposite meanings include old, ancient, worn.

What words go with New?

It commonly pairs with be, look, brand, spanking, fairly, be, look, brand, spanking, fairly, be, look, brand, spanking, fairly, be, very, fairly, completely, to, nothing new about something, nothing new in something, be, very, fairly, completely, to, nothing new about something, nothing new in something.

What are common mistakes when using New?

Using 'new' to describe something that is old but in good condition. Confusing 'new' with 'news' which refers to information. Using 'new' with uncountable nouns, e.g., 'the new information' instead of 'the new piece of information.'

How do you pronounce New?

US: /["/nuː/"]/, UK: /["/njuː/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use New?

Use 'new' to describe things that are recent or not previously known. It's appropriate in most contexts, but avoid using it for items that are merely updated or improved, as 'new' implies originality.

What CEFR level is New?

"New" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.