Definitions for 'new':
Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word new. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /njʉː/
US: /n(j)u/
Definition 1
Things that are new.
Out with the old, in with the new.
Definition 2
A kind of light beer.
Definition 3
A naval cadet who has just embarked on training.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /njʉː/
US: /n(j)u/
Definition 1
To make new; to recreate; to renew.
Adjective: Adjectives modify nouns to provide more information about them.
UK: /njʉː/
US: /n(j)u/
Definition 1
Recently made, or created.
This is a new scratch on my car! The band just released a new album.
Definition 2
Additional; recently discovered.
We turned up some new evidence from the old files.
Definition 3
Current or later, as opposed to former.
My new car is much better than my previous one, even though it is older. We had been in our new house for five years by then.
Definition 4
Used to distinguish something established more recently, named after something or some place previously existing.
New Bond Street is an extension of Bond Street.
Definition 5
In original condition; pristine; not previously worn or used.
Are you going to buy a new car or a second-hand one?
Definition 6
Refreshed, reinvigorated, reformed.
That shirt is dirty. Go and put on a new one. I feel like a new person after a good night's sleep. After the accident, I saw the world with new eyes.
Definition 7
Newborn.
My sister has a new baby, and our mother is excited to finally have a grandchild.
Definition 8
Of recent origin; having taken place recently.
I can't see you for a while; the pain is still too new. Did you see the new King Lear at the theatre?
Definition 9
Strange, unfamiliar or not previously known.
The idea was new to me. I need to meet new people.
Definition 10
Recently arrived or appeared.
Have you met the new guy in town? He is the new kid at school.
Definition 11
Inexperienced or unaccustomed at some task.
Don't worry that you're new at this job; you'll get better with time. I'm new at this business.
Definition 12
(of a period of time) Next; about to begin or recently begun.
We expect to grow at 10% annually in the new decade.
Adverb : Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to provide more information about how something is done.
UK: /njʉː/
US: /n(j)u/
Definition 1
Newly (especially in composition).
new-born, new-formed, new-found, new-mown
Definition 2
As new; from scratch.
They are scraping the site clean to build new.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /njʉː/
US: /n(j)u/
Definition 1
To create (an object) by calling its constructor.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: recent, current, brand new, mint, pristine, spanking, brand new, green, newborn, young, fresh, novel, singular, brand new, recent, born-again, reformed, refreshed, reinvigorated, revived, strange, unfamiliar
Antonyms: dated, old, former, old, old, old, used, worn, accustomed, experienced, expert, original, previous, established, ancient, dated, old, old, familiar, old, old
Synonyms: new
