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- newW2S1 [nju: US nu:] adj▬▬▬▬▬▬▬1¦(recently made)¦2¦(recently bought)¦3¦(not there before)¦4¦(not used before)¦5 like new/as good as new6¦(unfamiliar)¦7¦(recently arrived)¦8¦(recently changed)¦9¦(recently discovered)¦10¦(modern)¦11¦(vegetables)¦12 new life/day/era13 be/feel like a new man/woman14 new arrival15 new blood16 new broom17 what's new?18 the new19 something ... is the new ...20 new-made/new-formed/new-laid etc▬▬▬▬▬▬▬[: Old English; Origin: niwe]1.) ¦(RECENTLY MADE)¦recently made, built, invented, written, designed etc≠ ↑old▪ the city's new hospital▪ the new issue of 'Time' magazine▪ new products on the market▪ The hardest part of this job is understanding the new technology.▪ a new range of drugs2.) ¦(RECENTLY BOUGHT)¦recently bought▪ Do you like my new dress?▪ They've just moved into their new home.3.) ¦(NOT THERE BEFORE)¦having just developed▪ new leaves on the trees▪ a young man with new ideas▪ a new generation of women writersnew hope/confidence/optimism etc(=hope etc that you have only just started to feel)▪ a medical breakthrough that offers new hope to cancer patients4.) ¦(NOT USED BEFORE)¦not used or owned by anyone before≠ ↑used, second hand ↑second hand▪ New and second hand books for sale.▪ I got a used video camera for £300 - it would have cost £1000 if I'd bought it new.▪ Someone had driven into the back of his brand new (=completely new) car.▪ a spanking new (=completely new) conference centre5.) like new/as good as newin excellent condition▪ Your watch just needs cleaning and it'll be as good as new.6.) ¦(UNFAMILIAR)¦not experienced before▪ Learning a new language is always a challenge.▪ Living in the city was a new experience for Philip.new to▪ This idea was new to him.that's a new one on mespoken (=used to say that you have never heard something before)▪ 'The office is going to be closed for six weeks this summer.' 'Really? That's a new one on me.'7.) ¦(RECENTLY ARRIVED)¦having recently arrived in a place, joined an organization, or started a new job▪ You're new here, aren't you?new to/at▪ Don't worry if you make mistakes. You're still new to the job.new member/employee/student etc▪ training for new employeesnew kid on the block informal (=the newest person in a job, school etc)▪ It's not always easy being the new kid on the block.the new boy/girlBrE (=the newest person in a job, organization etc - used humorously)8.) ¦(RECENTLY CHANGED)¦recently replaced or different from the previous one≠ ↑old▪ Have you met Keith's new girlfriend?▪ I'll let you have my new phone number.▪ the new regime in Beijing9.) ¦(RECENTLY DISCOVERED)¦recently discovered▪ the discovery of a new planet▪ new oilfields in Alaska▪ important new evidence that may prove her innocence10.)¦(MODERN)¦modern▪ the new breed of politicians11.) ¦(VEGETABLES)¦ [only before noun]new potatoes, ↑carrots etc are grown early in the season and eaten when young12.) new life/day/eraa period that is just beginning, especially one that seems to offer better opportunities▪ They went to Australia to start a new life there.13.) be/feel like a new man/womanto feel much healthier and have a lot more energy than before, or to have a different attitude▪ I lost 19 pounds and felt like a new man.14.) new arrivala) someone who has recently arrived or started work somewhereb) a new baby▪ The children are thrilled with the new arrival.15.) new bloodnew members of a group or organization who will bring new ideas and be full of energy▪ What we need in this company is some new blood.16.) new broomsomeone who has just started work in a high position in an organization and who is expected to make a lot of changes▪ The company seems set to make a fresh start under a new broom.17.) what's new?spoken especially AmE used as a friendly greeting to mean 'how are you?'18.) the newnew ideas, styles etc▪ This charming hotel is a delightful blend of the old and the new.19.) sth ... is the new ...BrE used to say that something is thought to be the new fashion that will replace an existing thing▪ Don't you know that vodka is the new water, my dear?20.) new-made/new-formed/new-laid etcrecently made, formed etc>newness n [U]
Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.
