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Definition new in American English

new adjective

adjective
/nu/
Example

They are going to build a new office building here.

Example

We went to the new Tom Cruise movie last week.

Example

a revolutionary new wheelchair that operates by voice commands

Synonyms and related words
new latest novel
Example

I was enthusiastic and full of new ideas.

Example

a new initiative to tackle unemployment

Example

The class has little new to offer.

Synonyms and related words
new emerging embryonic
1.2

recently made and never used by anyone before

Example

Is this camera new?

Example

How can she afford to buy a brand new Ferrari?

Synonyms and related words
new latest novel
1.3

recently bought or supplied to someone

Example

Have you seen my new car? I bought it yesterday.

Example

She's hoping to move into her new house next week.

Synonyms and related words
new latest novel
Example

Matthew's got a new girlfriend.

Example

She starts her new job next week.

Synonyms and related words
new latest novel
2

replacing something that you no longer have or something that is no longer useful

Example

I need some new shoes.

Example

I should get a new passport - my old one's expired.

Example

a new approach to the problem

Synonyms and related words
new latest novel
2.1

replacing a previous type of thing

Example

She is one of a new breed of politicians.

Example

the exciting new generation of handheld computers

Synonyms and related words
new latest novel
2.2

returning in a different, improved, or more advanced form

Example

the New Left

Example

the new economy

Synonyms and related words
improved enhanced remedial
3

recently arrived in a place or situation that you have not been in before

Example

New entrants complete written tests in their first week.

Example

Many companies help new employees with finding accommodations.

Example

We are new to the Boston area.

Synonyms and related words
new latest novel
4

if you learn a new subject or skill, you learn one that you did not know previously

Example

I showed her a new technique for catching the frogs.

Example

Why not study a new language?

Synonyms and related words
acquisition advanced assimilation
4.1

new information or facts are things that you did not know previously

Example

The police have now been given some new information.

Synonyms and related words
secret private personal
4.2

if someone discovers something new, they find something that no one else knows about

Example

Scientists have discovered a new drug for the treatment of depression.

Example

Many of these plants are entirely new to the area.

Synonyms and related words
secret private personal
5

a new day, year, life, etc. is the start of a particular period of time, especially one that you hope will be happier or more successful

Example

This could be the beginning of a new era in transatlantic politics.

Example

The proposal could mean a whole new way of life for residents.

Synonyms and related words
original initial early
Definition new in American English

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