Meaning of the word new in English

What does new mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

new

US /nuː/

UK /njuː/

not existing before; made, introduced, or discovered recently or now for the first time.

Example:

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This is a new car.

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She started a new job last week.

Synonym:

fresh recent modern

Antonym:

old used ancient

not previously experienced or encountered.

Example:

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It was a completely new experience for me.

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He's still new to the city.

Synonym:

unfamiliar unaccustomed unprecedented

Antonym:

familiar experienced

recently or freshly.

Example:

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The snow fell new last night.

Synonym:

recently freshly lately

Antonym:

long ago