new
of recent origin, production, purchase, etc.; having but lately come or been brought into being: a new book.
of a kind now existing or appearing for the first time; novel: a new concept of the universe.
having but lately or but now come into knowledge: a new chemical element.
unfamiliar or strange (often followed by to): ideas new to us; to visit new lands.
having but lately come to a place, position, status, etc.: a reception for our new minister.
unaccustomed (usually followed by to): people new to such work.
coming or occurring afresh; further; additional: new gains.
fresh or unused: to start a new sheet of paper.
(of physical or moral qualities) different and better: The vacation made a new man of him.
other than the former or the old: a new era; in the New World.
being the later or latest of two or more things of the same kind: the New Testament; a new edition of Shakespeare.
(initial capital letter) (of a language) in its latest known period, especially as a living language at the present time: New High German.
the new, designating the newly fashionable, trendy, or popular thing, replacing or equaling the success of a specified previous one: While nothing will ever replace black as “the new black,” these new neutrals, especially beige, look like contenders.Knitting is the new rock-'n'-roll. Is kelp the new kale?
recently or lately (usually used in combination): The valley was green with new-planted crops.
freshly; anew or afresh (often used in combination): roses new washed with dew; new-mown hay.
something that is new; a new object, quality, condition, etc.: Ring out the old, ring in the new.
Origin of new
1synonym study For new
pronunciation note For new
Other words from new
- new·ness, noun
- qua·si-new, adjective
- qua·si-new·ly, adverb
- un·new, adjective
Words that may be confused with new
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How to use new in a sentence
An examination of some of the rumors surrounding the newest entry in the Star Wars canon.
Juiciest ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Rumors (and Some Debunked Ones) | Rich Goldstein | January 3, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTHis newest opus is the Kickstarter financed Red Ball of a Sun Slipping Down.
In her newest EP Love Your Boyfriend, she takes the messaging of love songs and places it in an abrasive, sonic package.
The newest coach seats drop the upholstery and, instead, are shells molded to the human spine.
Flying Coach Is the New Hell: How Airlines Engineer You Out of Room | Clive Irving | November 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThey claimed they backed him but had put his newest book on hold for an undisclosed future publication date.
Megachurch Mars Hill To close Doors: What Does the Future Hold Now? | Warren Throckmorton | November 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
I shall speak of these in succession, beginning with the oldest and closing with the newest that has come under my observation.
Glances at Europe | Horace GreeleySo this was the rich Mrs. Prentice, whom they said really backed Centerports newest venture in the newspaper field?
The Girls of Central High on the Stage | Gertrude W. MorrisonShe's a lady—by way of—she doesn't do any rough work—and I dare say she's the newest thing out.
Marriage la mode | Mrs. Humphry WardThere are great landowners and large farmers who use the newest and best agricultural implements.
Spanish Life in Town and Country | L. Higgin and Eugne E. StreetThe Greeks were more numerous; Pera sent over a fair share of foreigners, all dressed in the newest Paris fashions.
The British Expedition to the Crimea | William Howard Russell
British Dictionary definitions for new
/ (njuː) /
recently made or brought into being: a new dress; our new baby
(as collective noun; preceded by the): the new
of a kind never before existing; novel: a new concept in marketing
having existed before but only recently discovered: a new comet
markedly different from what was before: the new liberalism
fresh and unused; not second-hand: a new car
(prenominal) having just or recently become: a new bride
(often foll by to or at) recently introduced (to); inexperienced (in) or unaccustomed (to): new to this neighbourhood
(capital in names or titles) more or most recent of two or more things with the same name: the New Testament
(prenominal) fresh; additional: I'll send some new troops
(often foll by to) unknown; novel: this is new to me
(of a cycle) beginning or occurring again: a new year
(prenominal) (of crops) harvested early: new carrots
changed, esp for the better: she returned a new woman from her holiday
up-to-date; fashionable
(capital when part of a name; prenominal) being the most recent, usually living, form of a language: New High German
the new the new vogue: comedy is the new rock'n'roll
turn over a new leaf to reform; make a fresh start
recently, freshly: new-laid eggs
anew; again
Origin of new
1Other words from new
- Related prefix: neo-
- See also news
Derived forms of new
- newness, noun
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Other Idioms and Phrases with new
In addition to the idioms beginning with new
- new ballgame
- new blood
- new broom sweeps clean, a
- new leaf
- new lease on life
- new man
- new one
- new person
- new woman
- new wrinkle
also see:
- break (new) ground
- breathe new life into
- feel like (new)
- nothing new under the sun
- teach an old dog new tricks
- turn over a new leaf
- what's cooking (new)
- whole new ballgame
The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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