New — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of New
New (adjective)
- having recently come into existence, recent, modern
- having been seen, used, or known for a short time, novel
- unfamiliar
New (adverb)
- newly, recently —usually used in combination
New (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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not known or experienced before
"Spanish was a new course of study for her"
"advances in optical technology allow us to observe new planets"
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recently made and never used before
"that unique scent that comes with a new car"
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made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
"a little rest made him a new man after the exhausting basketball game"
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being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
"new techniques in plastic surgery"
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taking the place of one that came before
"after my bike was stolen, my scooter became my new mode of transportation"
New (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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not long ago
"new-mown grass"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for New
The most common words with a similar meaning to New:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for New
Words with the opposite meaning of New:
Near Antonyms of New
Word Forms of New
Origin & Etymology of New
Middle English newe, new, nywe, going back to Old English nīowe, nīewe, nēowe, going back to Germanic *neuja- (whence Old Saxon & Old High German niuwi "new," Middle Dutch nieuwe, nûwe, Old Norse nýr, Gothic niujis), going back to Indo-European *neu̯i̯o-, derivative of *neu̯o- "new, young," whence Latin novus "new" (from *newos), Greek néos "young, fresh, new," Tocharian A ñu "new," Tocharian B ñuwe, Sanskrit návaḥ "new, fresh, young," Avestan nauua-, Hittite nēwa- "new"; also, going back to presumed ablaut variant, *nou̯o- (whence Old Church Slavic novŭ "new, recent") and *nou̯i̯o- (whence Old Irish náue, nuae "new, fresh," Welsh newydd, Lithuanian naũjas "new," Sanskrit návyaḥ "new, young"); also, going back to a derivative *neu̯ǝro- (parallel to Greek nearós "youthful, tender"), Armenian nor "new"
First known use: before 12th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for New
- CEFR level: A1 English Vocabulary — Page 11
- Topics: Descriptions / Adjectives
Words & Phrases Containing New
Frequently Asked Questions about New
What does "New" mean?
"New" means having recently come into existence, recent, modern. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: having recently come into existence, recent, modern. It has 6 distinct senses.
What is another word for "New"?
Other words for "New" include fresh, novel, original, strange, unaccustomed, unfamiliar, unheard-of and unknown. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "New" you intend.
What are different ways to say "New"?
There are 113 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "New". Common alternatives include fresh, novel, original, strange, unaccustomed, unfamiliar, unheard-of, unknown, unprecedented and brand-new.
What is the opposite of "New"?
Antonyms of "New" include familiar, hackneyed, old, time-honored, tired, warmed-over, hand-me-down and secondhand. Near antonyms include conventional, established, traditional and tried.
How do you use "New" in a sentence?
Examples of "New" in a sentence: "Spanish was a new course of study for her"; "advances in optical technology allow us to observe new planets"; "that unique scent that comes with a new car".
Is "New" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"New" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.
Is "New" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As an A1-level word, "New" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.
How do you pronounce "New"?
"New" is pronounced /ˈnü/.