new
The word 'new' describes something that has been recently created, discovered, or built. It is also used to talk about things that you have just acquired or started, even if they existed before.
Examples
3 of 5I bought a new phone today.
I bought a new phone today.
The committee introduced a new policy regarding environmental safety.
The committee introduced a new policy regarding environmental safety.
Hey, check out my new sneakers!
Hey, check out my new sneakers!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'New'spaper. A newspaper is only useful if it contains things that are 'new' and just happened.
Quick Quiz
I need to buy a ___ car because my old one is broken.
Correct!
The correct answer is: new
Examples
I bought a new phone today.
everydayI bought a new phone today.
The committee introduced a new policy regarding environmental safety.
formalThe committee introduced a new policy regarding environmental safety.
Hey, check out my new sneakers!
informalHey, check out my new sneakers!
The study provides a new perspective on climate change patterns.
academicThe study provides a new perspective on climate change patterns.
We are launching a new marketing campaign next quarter.
businessWe are launching a new marketing campaign next quarter.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
brand new
completely new
new year's resolution
a promise for the new year
new-born
a baby recently born
Often Confused With
'Knew' is the past tense of 'know'; they sound exactly the same (homophones).
'Fresh' is often used for food or air, while 'new' is for objects or concepts.
Usage Notes
Use 'new' to describe things that are being experienced or owned for the first time. It is a very common A1-level adjective that usually comes before the noun.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'new' when they mean 'another' (e.g., saying 'I want a new cup of water' when they want one more). Also, remember that 'new' does not have a plural form (don't say 'news cars').
Memory Tip
Think of a 'New'spaper. A newspaper is only useful if it contains things that are 'new' and just happened.
Word Origin
From the Old English word 'nēowe,' which is related to the German 'neu' and Latin 'novus.'
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many English-speaking cultures, the 'New Year' is a major holiday celebrated with the hope of fresh beginnings.
Quick Quiz
I need to buy a ___ car because my old one is broken.
Correct!
The correct answer is: new
Related Grammar Rules
Related Phrases
Related Vocabulary
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last
A1This word refers to something that comes after all others in a series or order. It can also describe the most recent time period, such as the previous week or year.
time
A1Time is the measurement of minutes, hours, days, and years. We use it to know when things happen or how long something lasts.
next
A1Refers to the person or thing that follows the one that is currently present or just mentioned. It is used to describe the sequence of events or positions in time and space.
early
A1Something that happens near the beginning of a period of time or before the expected time. It is commonly used to describe waking up, arriving at a location, or the first stages of an event.
year
A1A year is a period of time that lasts 365 days, or 366 days in a leap year. It represents the time it takes for the Earth to complete one full revolution around the Sun.
day
A1A day is a period of 24 hours, measured from one midnight to the next. It is also commonly used to describe the hours of light between sunrise and sunset.
contemporary
B2Refers to something that exists or happens in the present period of time. It can also describe people or things that live or exist during the same period as each other.
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