New

UK /["/njuː/"]/US /["/nuː/"]/

Definition

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

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

Examples

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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

be
look
brand
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fairly
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be
look
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be
very
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completely
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nothing new about something
nothing new in something
be
very
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completely
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nothing new about something
nothing new in something

Synonyms

recent
novel
fresh
modern
unused

Antonyms

old
ancient
worn

Common mistakes

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.'

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