adjective

new

new, recent, modern

I bought a new car.

I bought a new car.

This is a new idea.

This is a new idea.

She is new to the city.

She is new to the city.

a new ((noun)) recently created or started I have a new book.

((sb.)) is new to ((sth.)) not familiar with something She is new to the job.

Synonyms: recent, modern, fresh, unused; Antonyms: old, used, ancient

From Old English 'nīwe', related to German 'neu' and Latin 'novus'.

Think of a 'newborn' baby to remember its core meaning of fresh and recent.

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