new
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• adjective
Not previously used, worn, or owned; in original, pristine condition.
"She bought a new winter coat instead of repairing the torn lining on her old one."
Produced, introduced, or discovered recently or now for the first time; not existing before.
"Researchers announced a new treatment protocol after three years of clinical trials."
Already existing, but seen, experienced, or acquired recently or for the first time by a particular person.
"Moving to a new city presented plenty of opportunities to make friends and explore."
Just beginning or resuming a cycle, role, or state, often with restored vigor or a changed character.
"After a full night of uninterrupted sleep, he woke up feeling like a new person."
Having recently entered a particular job, status, or activity and therefore lacking experience in it.
"Because she is still new to project management, she meets weekly with a senior mentor."
• adverb
Newly; recently; freshly (used primarily before past participles or in compounds such as 'new-mown' or 'new-found').
"The fragrance of new-mown hay drifted across the open pasture."
• noun
That which is new; new things, ideas, or developments considered collectively (usually preceded by 'the').
"The museum's architecture seamlessly blends the old with the new."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'new' with its homophone 'knew' (the past tense of the verb 'know') or 'gnu' (a large African antelope).
• Rhymes for new
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'nīwe', from Proto-Germanic '*niwjaz', ultimately tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*néwos' (new), making it cognate with Latin 'novus', Ancient Greek 'neos', and Sanskrit 'nava'.