new
adjective
uk
/njuː/ us
/nuː/new adjective (RECENTLY CREATED)
a new car
We have to invest in new technology if we are to remain competitive.
See also
- newI bought a new suit for my interview.
- brand newThe company unveiled a brand new product this week.
- novelThat's a novel way of approaching the problem.
- novelThe bank has introduced a novel way of detecting fraud.
- innovativeThe project uses innovative ideas for recycling.
- babyShe is having a baby in the spring.
- newbornNewborn babies are not able to focus their eyes fully for the first few weeks of life.
- new babyBringing home a new baby can be a confusing time for parents.
- bundle of joyCongratulations on bringing home your little bundle of joy!
- neonateThe doctor headed up a study on perception in neonates.
- infantInfants under 2 years of age must travel on an adult's lap.
- I'm going to check out that new club.
- The company cited a 12% decline in new orders as evidence that overall demand for its products was falling.
- Her new book has received fulsome praise from the critics.
- The new development will generate 1500 new jobs.
- Have you heard their new record? It's really funky.
new adjective (DIFFERENT)
- The citizens of Moscow woke up this morning to find they had a new government.
- Buying our new house has completely cleaned us out.
- I have to spend three months of the year away from home - but there are compensations like the chance to meet new people.
- Under the union constitution, a new committee must be elected each year.
- Barker introduced some radically new ideas.
new adjective (NOT FAMILIAR)
- The good thing about children is that they adapt very easily to new environments.
- He was new to the village and was treated with suspicion by the locals.
- The extra power of the car was still new to her.
- As he was new to the job, he became the butt of several practical jokes.
- The animals were unsettled by their new surroundings.
new adjective (NOT USED)
not previously used or owned:
Did you buy your bike new or second-hand?
See also
- newNew cars tend to lose a lot of their value in the first year.
- brand newThe dress is brand new - still has the sales tags on it!
- in pristine conditionThe LPs are in pristine condition and still wrapped in plastic.
- in mint conditionThat collector has a 1972 Corvette in mint condition.
- Demand for new cars has fallen due to the recession.
- Although it has hardly been used, I got it for half of what you would pay for a new one.
- I couldn't afford to buy a new car, so I went for a second-hand one.
- Although the car had two previous owners, It looked as good as new.
- The showroom was full of gleaming new cars.
new adjective (RECENTLY DISCOVERED)
A1
- There are doubts about the effectiveness of the new drug in treating the disease.
- The new pill will be used alongside existing medicines.
- We shall need to evaluate how the new material stands up to wear and tear.
- Evaluation of this new treatment cannot take place until all the data has been collected.
- The exploration for new sources of energy is vital for the future of our planet.
the new
- He always enjoys the new.
- She is only interested in the new and the fashionable.
