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news

"News" is a word you encounter every single day. It has a core meaning that stays fairly consistent, but it appears in several interesting contexts — from what you read in the morning to how you tell a friend something important. Here are the most useful senses.

1nounnew information or events

When something happens — in the world, in your city, or in someone's life — and you hear about it for the first time, that is 'news'. Think of it as any information that is fresh and that you did not know before.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

Have you heard the news? They are building a new train station in our city.

She called her parents to share the good news about her job offer.

Is there any news about the missing hiker?

2nounmedia reports about current events

This is the 'news' you watch on TV, listen to on the radio, or read in a newspaper or online. It is a collection of reports about things happening in the world right now — politics, weather, sports, and more.

media and journalism · Modern, widely used

I always watch the evening news before going to bed.

The news reported that the president will visit the country next week.

She gets her news from several different websites to get different perspectives.

3nouna surprising or important personal update

When someone has something important to tell you about their personal life — a pregnancy, a new job, a breakup — people often call it 'news'. It feels more personal and immediate than general world events.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

I have big news — we are getting married!

He broke the news to his family that he was moving abroad.

What's your news? You look very excited!

4nounfigurativesomething previously unknown (figurative)

Sometimes people say something 'is news to me' to mean they had absolutely no idea about it. It is a way of expressing surprise that you were not told or did not know something.

everyday language · Modern, widely used · figurative

The meeting was cancelled? That's news to me — nobody told me!

He said the policy had changed, but that was news to everyone in the room.

If she already knew, it was certainly news to the rest of us.

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