English Dictionary
Definition news in British English
news
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
[uncountable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
Although the word news has an -s on the end, it is an uncountable noun, so:
▪ it is never used in the plural
▪ it does not follow a
✗ She now lives in exile, but the good news are that her words are heard over the world.
✓ She now lives in exile, but the good news is that her words are heard over the world.
✗ For too long we have ignored these news.
✓ For too long we have ignored this news.
✗ Many countries have banned smoking in public places. This is a good news for non-smokers.
✓ ...This is good news for non-smokers.
Q: How can I refer to a single item of news?
A: You can use news on its own, or say some news or, less frequently, a piece of news.
Bush was in a meeting when he heard news of the attack.
I’ve got some news that may cheer you up.
I’ve had a surprising piece of news.
information about something that has happened recently
The leaflet is full of up-to-date news on the environment.
information about recent events that is reported in newspapers or on television or radio
connected with news
a television or radio broadcast that gives you information about recent events, read by a newsreader with special reports by correspondents
Related Words
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