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News

🇬🇧 UK /["/njuːz/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/nuːz/"]/

Meaning of News

new information about something that has happened recently

In simple words: Information about recent events or happenings.

News in a sentence

• I watch the news every morning to stay updated.
• The latest news shocked everyone in the town.
• She loves reading the news to learn about world events.
• Breaking news is usually very important and time-sensitive.
• The news will be on at six o'clock tonight.
• He shared the news about his new job with his friends.
• I heard some good news about the upcoming festival!
• The newspaper has different sections for local and international news.

How to use News

Used in both spoken and written English. Common in everyday conversations, but can be seen in more formal reports too. Avoid in casual slang contexts.

Grammar pattern

news + (about something)

Memory hint

Think of 'new' things that come in every day on the 'wire' of communication.

Related words

Collocations with News

• brilliant
• excellent
• fantastic
• bit
• item
• piece
• catch
• get
• have
• come
• come in
• come through
• broadcast
• bulletin
• flash
• at the news
• in the news
• with the news
• brilliant
• excellent
• fantastic
• bit
• item
• piece
• catch
• get
• have
• come
• come in
• come through
• broadcast
• bulletin
• flash
• at the news
• in the news
• with the news
• radio
• television
• TV
• hear
• listen to
• see
• in the news
• on the news

Synonyms for News

• information
• report
• bulletin
• update
• announcement

Opposites of News

• silence
• quiet

Common mistakes with News

• Confused with 'new' – 'news' refers to information, while 'new' refers to something that wasn't there before.
• Using 'news' as a singular noun – it is always treated as plural ('the news are...') is incorrect.

Frequently asked questions about News

What does News mean?

Information about recent events or happenings.

What is the definition of News?

new information about something that has happened recently

How do you use News in a sentence?

I watch the news every morning to stay updated.

Can you give another example of News?

The latest news shocked everyone in the town.

What are synonyms for News?

Common alternatives include information, report, bulletin, update, announcement.

What is the opposite of News?

Opposite meanings include silence, quiet.

What words go with News?

It commonly pairs with brilliant, excellent, fantastic, bit, item, piece, catch, get, have, come, come in, come through, broadcast, bulletin, flash, at the news, in the news, with the news, brilliant, excellent, fantastic, bit, item, piece, catch, get, have, come, come in, come through, broadcast, bulletin, flash, at the news, in the news, with the news, radio, television, TV, hear, listen to, see, in the news, on the news.

What are common mistakes when using News?

Confused with 'new' – 'news' refers to information, while 'new' refers to something that wasn't there before. Using 'news' as a singular noun – it is always treated as plural ('the news are...') is incorrect.

How do you pronounce News?

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

When should I use News?

Used in both spoken and written English. Common in everyday conversations, but can be seen in more formal reports too. Avoid in casual slang contexts.

What CEFR level is News?

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