Meaning & use

new

adjective·Everyday

Not existing before; recently made, discovered, or experienced for the first time.

See it in a sentence

She started her new job at the hospital on Monday.

Scientists announced the discovery of a new species of frog in the rainforest.

A note on using this word

New describing a relationship or role, as in new to the team, means recently arrived rather than newly created.

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

old

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