new

adjective
UK: /njuː/
US: /nuː/

  1. Recently made, invented, or developed.

    1. I have a new car now, it's very fast and comfortable. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is developing a new technology to improve energy efficiency. [ ] [ ]

  2. Not previously used or owned.

    1. She has a new dress for the party tonight, it's beautiful. [ ] [ ]
    2. He bought a new house on the outskirts of town with a big garden. [ ] [ ]

  3. Recently discovered or experienced.

    1. I have a new friend at school, we like to play together. [ ] [ ]
    2. They embarked on a new adventure to explore the unknown territories. [ ] [ ]

  4. Different from what was known before.

    1. This is a new way to do it, try it, it's much easier. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists have found a new species of fish in the Amazon river. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

modern current recent novel original fresh latest unused
new noun

  1. Something that is recently created or obtained.

    1. I like this new song, it is really cool, fresh and popular. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum is showcasing the artist's latest new works of art. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "new" in English means: Recently made, invented, or developed., Not previously used or owned., Recently discovered or experienced., Different from what was known before..

The phonetic transcription of "new" is /njuː/ in British English and /nuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "new": modern, current, recent, novel, original, fresh, latest, unused.

Example usage of "new": "I have a new car now, it's very fast and comfortable.". More examples on the page.