new
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /njuː/
KK: /nu/
adjective
Definition
Something that has recently come into existence or is different from what was before.
Example
She bought a new car last week.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: newer
Superlative: newest
Conversation
Have you seen that new cafe that just opened downtown?
Yeah, I went there yesterday and loved it!
I heard they have some new coffee flavors to try.
Definitely! I recommend the hazelnut one; it's amazing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fresh
novel
recent
Antonyms
old
worn
stale
adverb
Definition
Recently made or created; not existing before.
Example
She bought a new dress for the party.
Conversation
Have you tried that new café downtown yet?
Not yet, but I've heard great things about it.
I went there yesterday, and the coffee was really new and refreshing.
Root Explanation
The word 'new' originates from Old English 'niwe', which means recent or fresh. It describes something that has recently come into existence or is not previously known.
Memory Tip
Think of 'recent' or 'fresh' to remember that 'new' refers to something that has just appeared or is unfamiliar.
Visually Confused Words
snew
knew
anew
ne