New

Definition

New is an adjective and adverb that describes something recently made, discovered, introduced, or occurring for the first time. It can also mean something different from what was known before or something fresh and unused.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective
• Adverb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /nuː/ or /njuː/
• Respelling: noo or nyoo

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /njuː/
• Respelling: nyoo

Etymology

The word "new" originates from Old English "nīwe" or "nēowe," derived from Proto-Germanic "*neuwaz" and Proto-Indo-European "*néwos," meaning "new, fresh, or young." It has been used in English since the early medieval period to indicate recentness or innovation.

Derivatives

• Newly (adverb)
• Newness (noun)
• Renew (verb)
• Newborn (adjective/noun)
• News (noun)

Synonyms

• Fresh
• Recent
• Modern

Antonyms

• Old
• Ancient
• Outdated

Usage

As an adjective, "new" is commonly used to describe something recently made or introduced. For example, "She bought a new car."

As an adverb, it is used in some expressions to mean recently or freshly. For example, "He started the job new out of college."

Related Terms

• Recent: Something that happened not long ago.
• Modern: Relating to the present or contemporary times.
• Innovative: Something newly introduced or developed.

Detailed Definitions

Adjective

• Recently created, made, or introduced: Refers to something that has just been developed or acquired.
  • Example: "He moved into a new apartment."
• Not experienced before; unfamiliar: Refers to something different from what was previously known.
  • Example: "She is exploring a new career."
• Fresh and unused: Refers to something that has not been previously used or worn.
  • Example: "He wore a new suit to the meeting."

Adverb

• Recently or just now (archaic usage): Describes something that has happened or begun in the recent past.
  • Example: "The flowers bloom new in spring." (archaic usage)