fresher
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈfrɛʃər/
KK: /ˈfrɛʃər/
adjective
Definition
More recent or newer than something else; having a more recent quality or state.
Example
The fresher vegetables are more nutritious than the older ones.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: fresher
Superlative: freshest
Conversation
I just bought some vegetables from the market today.
Nice! I bet they are much fresher than the ones at the grocery store.
Yeah, I love getting fresher produce directly from local farmers.
Absolutely! It really makes a difference in taste.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
newer
crisper
purer
Antonyms
staler
older
worse
noun
Definition
A person who is in their first year of college or university.
Example
As a fresher, she was excited to start her new classes and meet new friends.
Conversation
Did you see the new fresher at the orientation today?
Yeah, I did! They seemed really nervous but excited.
I remember how overwhelming it was when I was a fresher.
Root Explanation
Fresher → It is formed from "fresh" (from Old English *fresc*, meaning new or recently made) and "-er" (meaning a person who or something that). The word "fresher" refers to someone or something that is more fresh or newer than another.
Memory Tip
Think of 'fresh' meaning new or recently made, and the '-er' indicates a comparison, so a 'fresher' is something that is newer or more fresh.
Visually Confused Words
refresher
reshear
flesher
freer
foreshower
thresher
reshower
relisher