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new

"New" is a very common and useful word in English. It has a few closely related but distinct meanings — mostly as an adjective, but also as an adverb. Here are the most important senses you'll encounter.

1adjectiverecently made or created

When something has just been made, built, or produced and has not existed for long, you call it 'new'. Think of a brand-new phone that just came out of the box — nobody has used it before.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

She bought a new car last week.

The city is building a new hospital near the park.

Have you seen the new movie that came out this month?

2adjectivenot used or owned before

Something is 'new' when it has never been used by anyone. This is slightly different from 'recently made' — for example, an old book that nobody has ever read is still 'new' in this sense.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

I prefer buying new clothes rather than second-hand ones.

This is a new copy of the book — no one has opened it yet.

The shop sells both new and used bicycles.

3adjectiveunfamiliar or recently introduced

When something or someone has just arrived, started, or been introduced to a situation, you can call them 'new'. For example, a person who just joined a company is a 'new employee' — they are not yet familiar with everything.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

He is the new teacher at our school.

Learning a new language takes time and practice.

She felt nervous on her first day because everything was new to her.

4adjectivereplacing something previous

You use 'new' to describe something that has taken the place of something else. For example, if you move to a different city, it becomes your 'new home' — it replaces the old one.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

After the election, the country welcomed its new president.

We moved to a new apartment on the other side of town.

She started a new job after leaving her old company.

5adverbrecently (used before adjectives)

As an adverb, 'new' means 'recently' and is placed before another adjective to describe something that has just happened. You will often see it in combinations like 'newly' (which is more common), but 'new' is also used this way, especially in fixed phrases.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

They are a new-found couple — they only met a month ago.

The new-born baby slept peacefully.

She was excited about her new-found freedom after finishing university.

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