Definition

More recent in time or order than something else.

Example

This model is newer than the one we bought last year.

Conversation

Have you seen the newer model of that phone?

Yeah, I checked it out yesterday; it looks amazing!

I heard the camera is even better on the newer version.

Definitely! I might upgrade to it soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Newer → It is formed from "new" (from Old English "niwe", meaning recent or fresh) and the comparative suffix "-er" (meaning more). The word "newer" means more recent or fresher than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'more recent' ('-er') than what is already 'new' — that's why newer means more new.

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