new

new [ nu ] adjective ***

▸ 1 recently made etc.

▸ 2 replacing something

▸ 3 recently arrived

▸ 4 not previously known

▸ 5 start of period of time

▸ + PHRASES

1. ) recently created, built, invented, or planned:

They are going to build a new office building here.

We went to the new Tom Cruise movie last week.

a revolutionary new wheelchair that operates by voice commands

─ opposite OLD

a ) recently developed or starting to develop:

I was enthusiastic and full of new ideas.

a new initiative to tackle unemployment

The class has little new to offer.

b ) recently made and never used by anyone before:

Is this camera new?

brand/spanking new (=used for emphasizing that something is completely new): How can she afford to buy a brand new Ferrari?

─ compare SECONDHAND

c ) recently bought or supplied to someone:

Have you seen my new car? I bought it yesterday.

She's hoping to move into her new house next week.

─ opposite OLD

d ) recently obtained:

Matthew's got a new girlfriend.

She starts her new job next week.

─ opposite OLD

2. ) replacing something that you no longer have or something that is no longer useful:

I need some new shoes.

I should get a new passport my old one's expired.

a new approach to the problem

a ) replacing a previous type of thing:

new breed: She is one of a new breed of politicians.

new generation: the exciting new generation of handheld computers

─ opposite OLD

3. ) recently arrived in a new place or situation:

New entrants complete written tests in their first week.

Many companies help new employees with finding accommodations.

new to: We are new to the Boston area.

4. ) if you learn a new subject or skill, you learn one that you did not know previously:

I showed her a new technique for catching the frogs.

Why not study a new language?

a ) new information or facts are things that you did not know previously:

The police have now been given some new information.

b ) if someone discovers something new, they find something that no one else knows about:

Scientists have discovered a new drug for the treatment of depression.

new to: Many of these plants are entirely new to the area.

5. ) a new day, year, life, etc. is the start of a particular period of time, especially one that you hope will be happier or more successful:

This could be the beginning of a new era in transatlantic politics.

whole new (=used for emphasis): The new scheme could mean a whole new way of life for residents.

as new

something that is as new is in extremely good condition, although it is not new

╾ new|ness noun uncount

=> GOOD1