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adjective, new·er, new·est.
of recent origin, production, purchase, etc.; having but lately come or been brought into being: a new book.
of a kind now existing or appearing for the first time; novel: a new concept of the universe.
having but lately or but now come into knowledge: a new chemical element.
unfamiliar or strange (often followed by to): ideas new to us; to visit new lands.
having but lately come to a place, position, status, etc.: a reception for our new minister.
unaccustomed (usually followed by to): people new to such work.
coming or occurring afresh; further; additional: new gains.
fresh or unused: to start a new sheet of paper.
(of physical or moral qualities) different and better: The vacation made a new man of him.
other than the former or the old: a new era; in the New World.
being the later or latest of two or more things of the same kind: the New Testament; a new edition of Shakespeare.
(initial capital letter) (of a language) in its latest known period, especially as a living language at the present time: New High German.
the new, designating the newly fashionable, trendy, or popular thing, replacing or equaling the success of a specified previous one: While nothing will ever replace black as “the new black,” these new neutrals, especially beige, look like contenders.Knitting is the new rock-‘n’-roll. Is kelp the new kale?
adverb
recently or lately (usually used in combination): The valley was green with new-planted crops.
freshly; anew or afresh (often used in combination): roses new washed with dew; new-mown hay.
noun
something that is new; a new object, quality, condition, etc.: Ring out the old, ring in the new.
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Origin of new
First recorded before 900; Middle English newe (adjective, adverb, and noun), Old English nēowe, nīewe, nīwe (adjective and adverb); cognate with Dutch nieuw, German neu, Old Norse nȳr, Gothic niujis, Old Irish núe, Welsh newydd, Greek neîos; akin to Latin novus, Old Church Slavonic novŭ, Greek néos, Sanskrit navas
synonym study for new
New, fresh, novel describe things that have not existed or have not been known or seen before. New refers to something recently made, grown, or built, or recently found, invented, or discovered: a new car; new techniques. Fresh refers to something that has retained its original properties, or has not been affected by use or the passage of time: fresh strawberries; fresh ideas. Novel refers to something new that has an unexpected, strange, or striking quality, generally pleasing: a novel experience.
how to pronounce new
Following the alveolar consonants [t], /t/, [d], /d/, and [n], /n/, two main types of pronunciation occur for the “long” vowel represented by the spellings u, ue, discontinuous u…e, and ew, as in student, due, nude, and new. In the North and North Midland U.S. [oo] /u/ immediately follows the alveolar consonant: [stood-nt], /ˈstud nt/, [doo], /du/, [nood], /nud/, and [noo]. /nu/. In the South Midland and Southern U.S., pronunciations of the type [styood-nt], /ˈstyud nt/, [dyoo], /dyu/, [nyood], /nyud/, and [nyoo] /nyu/ predominate. Both these types are traceable to England, as well as some less common ones, for example, those in which the high front vowel [i] /ɪ/ substitutes for the [y]. /y/. A belief that the [yoo] /yu/ pronunciations are more prestigious sometimes leads to hypercorrection, the insertion of the y sound where historically it does not belong, leading to such pronunciations as [nyoon] /nyun/ for noon. Currently in the United States, a [y] /y/ following [s], /s/, [z], /z/, [th], /θ/, and [l], /l/, as in sue [syoo], /syu/, resume [ri-zyoom], /rɪˈzyum/, enthusiasm [en-thyoo-see-az-uhm], /ɛnˈθyu siˌæz əm/, and illusion [ih-lyoo-zhuhn], /ɪˈlyu ʒən/, is used by some speakers, but is considered an affectation by others.
OTHER WORDS FROM new
new·ness, nounqua·si-new, adjectivequa·si-new·ly, adverbun·new, adjective
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH new
gnu, knew, new
Words nearby new
Nevinnomyssk, Nevins, Nevis, Nevski, nevus, new, New Age, New Age music, New Albany, New American Bible, New Amsterdam
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MORE ABOUT NEW
What is a basic definition of new?
New describes something that only now exists or has been around for only a short time. New also describes something that has just appeared for the first time or that is unfamiliar. New has several other senses as an adjective, adverb, and a noun.
If something is new, it has only been around for a short time. This sense of new is the opposite of old.
Real-life examples: Most stores sell products that are brand-new—they have never been used or opened. The internet is a relatively new invention as it has only existed since the late 1960s. Other technologies are much newer.
Used in a sentence: The agent showed off the new houses that were built last week.
New also describes something that just now exists for the first time. In this sense, something is new if it is a completely unique creation.
Real-life examples: Companies are always creating new products. Science and technology constantly lead to new ideas.
Used in a sentence: Fans are happy that the author is writing a new book.
New can describe something that is unfamiliar or strange. This sense is often written in the form of “new to.”
Real-life examples: People often try things that are new to them, meaning they have never experienced them before, such as new foods, books, TV shows, or hobbies.
Used in a sentence: Golf was new to me when I joined the club, but I grew to enjoy the sport over the years.
Where does new come from?
The first records of the word new come from before the 900s. It comes from the Old English nēowe and is related to the Gothic niujis, the Old Norse nȳr, and the Latin novus.
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How is new used in real life?
New is a very common word that is used to refer to things that haven’t been around for very long or that are original creations.
I love the smell of new shoes 😂🥴
— Mylo☃️ (@MiloAhmeirrr) November 25, 2020
Spike Lee’s new movie is very, very well timed. That’s all I can say without breaking the embargo.
— Jeet Heer (@HeerJeet) June 11, 2020
Learned a new acronym … FAANG
Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google
Probably old news, new to me.
— Sarah Doody (@sarahdoody) November 23, 2020
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Is new used correctly in the following sentence?
The ice cream shop is always coming up with new flavors that no one has ever tasted before.
Words related to new
advanced, brand-new, contemporary, current, different, late, modern, original, recent, state-of-the-art, strange, unfamiliar, unique, unusual, fresh, more, other, improved, newly, au courant
How to use new in a sentence
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However, the Postal Service was just starting to adapt to DeJoy’s new transportation schedule, with on-time delivery rates rebounding, according to data submitted to lawmakers.
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Last week, Senate Republicans tried to turn the tables and pass their own, much slimmer version of coronavirus aid, with $300 billion in new spending.
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None of this is a new problem, but it’s exacerbated in a pandemic.
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In June, Red Ventures announced a partnership with Time to launch a new version of NextAdvisor, a personal finance brand Red Ventures acquired when it purchased BankRate in 2017.
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In June, the publisher launched its new retail marketplace, the Pro Shop, as an extension of the affiliate business it created at the end of 2019.
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But the enemy of the new emirs is neither the Jew nor the Christian, it is the godless militant defending secularism.
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The influential al Qaeda propagandist, who was born in New Mexico, died in a U.S. drone strike later that year.
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Back in New York, the slow pace and inward focus of her yoga practice was less fulfilling.
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Allegations of transphobia are not new in the world of gay online dating.
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With all that said, representation of each of these respective communities has increased in the new Congress.
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Descending the Alps to the east or south into Piedmont, a new world lies around and before you.
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Here began indeed, in the drab surroundings of the workshop, in the silent mystery of the laboratory, the magic of the new age.
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Joe looked at her with a smile, his face still solemn and serious for all its youth and the fires of new-lit hope behind his eyes.
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There seems something in that also which I could spare only very reluctantly from a new Bible in the world.
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We should have to admit that the new law does little or nothing to relieve such a situation.
British Dictionary definitions for new
adjective
- recently made or brought into beinga new dress; our new baby
- (as collective noun; preceded by the)the new
of a kind never before existing; novela new concept in marketing
having existed before but only recently discovereda new comet
markedly different from what was beforethe new liberalism
fresh and unused; not second-handa new car
(prenominal) having just or recently becomea new bride
(often foll by to or at) recently introduced (to); inexperienced (in) or unaccustomed (to)new to this neighbourhood
(capital in names or titles) more or most recent of two or more things with the same namethe New Testament
(prenominal) fresh; additionalI’ll send some new troops
(often foll by to) unknown; novelthis is new to me
(of a cycle) beginning or occurring againa new year
(prenominal) (of crops) harvested earlynew carrots
changed, esp for the bettershe returned a new woman from her holiday
up-to-date; fashionable
(capital when part of a name; prenominal) being the most recent, usually living, form of a languageNew High German
the new the new voguecomedy is the new rock’n’roll
turn over a new leaf to reform; make a fresh start
adverb (usually in combination)
recently, freshlynew-laid eggs
anew; again
Other words from new
Related prefix: neo-
Derived forms of new
newness, noun
Word Origin for new
Old English nīowe; related to Gothic niujis, Old Norse naujas, Latin novus
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Other Idioms and Phrases with new
In addition to the idioms beginning with new
- new ballgame
- new blood
- new broom sweeps clean, a
- new leaf
- new lease on life
- new man
- new one
- new person
- new woman
- new wrinkle
also see:
- break (new) ground
- breathe new life into
- feel like (new)
- nothing new under the sun
- teach an old dog new tricks
- turn over a new leaf
- what’s cooking (new)
- whole new ballgame
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1
: having recently come into existence : recent, modern
I saw their new baby for the first time.
2
a(1)
: having been seen, used, or known for a short time : novel
rice was a new crop for the area
b
: being other than the former or old
a steady flow of new money
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: having been in a relationship or condition but a short time
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a
: beginning as the resumption or repetition of a previous act or thing
c
: relating to or being a new moon
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: different from one of the same category that has existed previously
6
: of dissimilar origin and usually of superior quality
a new strain of hybrid corn
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capitalized
: modern sense 3
especially
: having been in use after medieval times
Synonyms
Choose the Right Synonym for new
new, novel, original, fresh mean having recently come into existence or use.
new may apply to what is freshly made and unused
or has not been known before
or not experienced before.
novel applies to what is not only new but strange or unprecedented.
a novel approach to the problem
original applies to what is the first of its kind to exist.
a man without one original idea
fresh applies to what has not lost its qualities of newness such as liveliness, energy, brightness.
Example Sentences
Adjective
They visited the new library.
I saw their new baby for the first time.
They planted new trees on the campus.
a new kind of music
She couldn’t afford a new car, so she bought a used one.
He bought the car new.
She is eager to see his new apartment.
This is my new stepsister.
the young man and his new wife
I made a new friend today.
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Bipartisan support grows for closing Green Bay Correctional Institution in Allouez Lawmakers have previously called for the prison to close and to replace it with a new one that would be significantly less expensive to run.
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That’s perfect for the demographic Riverside is targeting: late 30s and early 40s, those with young families who are potentially short on time but love to experience new things.
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The mental aspect of this spring has been important for Wilfawn, who is adjusting to a new position.
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Homemade signs, screaming teenagers and bouncing beach balls aren’t new to concerts.
—Ann-marie Alcántara, WSJ, 28 Mar. 2023
The conversation around polyamorous relationships isn’t new.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2023
Because legal online sports betting in the U.S. is so new, data is scarce on the exact impact of credit card use for American gamblers.
—Nerd Wallet, oregonlive, 28 Mar. 2023
So there’s sort misidentification there, but this is all new.
—Gabriel Hays, Fox News, 28 Mar. 2023
If the Supreme Court bans the consideration of race in college admissions, enrollment of minority groups at selective colleges will likely stall or decline — even if the schools give more weight to factors such as class, a new study found.
—Reuters, NBC News, 28 Mar. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English newe, new, nywe, going back to Old English nīowe, nīewe, nēowe, going back to Germanic *neuja- (whence Old Saxon & Old High German niuwi «new,» Middle Dutch nieuwe, nûwe, Old Norse nýr, Gothic niujis), going back to Indo-European *neu̯i̯o-, derivative of *neu̯o- «new, young,» whence Latin novus «new» (from *newos), Greek néos «young, fresh, new,» Tocharian A ñu «new,» Tocharian B ñuwe, Sanskrit návaḥ «new, fresh, young,» Avestan nauua-, Hittite nēwa- «new»; also, going back to presumed ablaut variant, *nou̯o- (whence Old Church Slavic novŭ «new, recent») and *nou̯i̯o- (whence Old Irish náue, nuae «new, fresh,» Welsh newydd, Lithuanian naũjas «new,» Sanskrit návyaḥ «new, young»); also, going back to a derivative *neu̯ǝro- (parallel to Greek nearós «youthful, tender»), Armenian nor «new»
Note:
A widely attested Indo-European adjective, apparently extant in all major branches except Albanian. Indo-European *neu̯o-, etc., may be based on *nu, *nuH «now» (see now entry 1).
Adverb
Middle English newe, going back to Old English nīwe, derivative of nīowe, nīewe new entry 1
First Known Use
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adverb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of new was
before the 12th century
Dictionary Entries Near new
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“New.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/new. Accessed 13 Apr. 2023.
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Other forms: newest; newer
If something’s new, it has never been seen or discovered or invented before. Anything can be new: a country, an idea, a product. If you spend half an hour watching TV, you’ll see an incredible selection of new items being advertised.
There are lots of shades of meaning attached to new. For example, by its very nature something that’s new is unfamiliar, and the two words are often used interchangeably. New can also mean something different from what has gone before — as in a new political strategy — or, as advertising would have you believe, something fresh and original, like that new and improved version of your favorite laundry detergent you just bought.
Definitions of new
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adjective
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
“a
new law”“new cars”
“a
new comet”“a
new friend”“a
new year”“the
New World”-
Synonyms:
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current
occurring in or belonging to the present time
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fresh
recently made, produced, or harvested
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modern
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
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bran-new, brand-new, spic-and-span, spick-and-span
conspicuously new
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fresh
(of a cycle) beginning or occurring again
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hot, red-hot
newest or most recent
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new-sprung, newborn
having just or recently arisen or come into existence
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newfound
newly discovered
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novel, refreshing
pleasantly new or different
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parvenu, parvenue
of or characteristic of a parvenu
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recent
new
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radical, revolutionary
markedly new or introducing radical change
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rising
newly come into prominence
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sunrise
of an industry or technology; new and developing
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untested, untried
not yet proved or subjected to testing
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unused
not yet put into use
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virgin
being used or worked for the first time
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young
being in its early stage
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current
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“grass
new washed by the rain”-
synonyms:
fresh, freshly, newly
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adjective
original and of a kind not seen before
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synonyms:
fresh, novel
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original
being or productive of something fresh and unusual; or being as first made or thought of
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original
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adjective
having no previous example or precedent or parallel
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synonyms:
unexampled
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unprecedented
having no precedent; novel
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unprecedented
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“new experiences”
“experiences
new to him”“errors of someone
new to the job”-
Synonyms:
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unaccustomed
not habituated to; unfamiliar with
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unaccustomed
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adjective
(of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new
“she buys all these
new-fangled machines and never uses them”-
synonyms:
newfangled
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original
being or productive of something fresh and unusual; or being as first made or thought of
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original
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adjective
lacking training or experience
“the
new men were eager to fight”-
synonyms:
raw
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inexperienced, inexperient
lacking practical experience or training
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inexperienced, inexperient
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adjective
unaffected by use or exposure
“it looks like
new”-
Synonyms:
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unweathered
not worn by exposure to the weather
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Antonyms:
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worn
affected by wear; damaged by long use
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old
of long duration; not new
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aged
at an advanced stage of erosion (pronounced as one syllable)
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attrited
worn by rubbing or friction
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battered
damaged especially by hard usage
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clapped out
worn from age or heavy use and no longer able to operate (of cars or machines or people)
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creaky, decrepit, derelict, flea-bitten, run-down, woebegone
worn and broken down by hard use
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dog-eared, eared
worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down
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eroded, scoured
worn away as by water or ice or wind
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frayed
worn away or tattered along the edges
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mangey, mangy
having many worn or threadbare spots in the nap
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moth-eaten, mothy
worn or eaten away by (or as if by) moths
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played out
worn out
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ragged, raggedy
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
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raddled, worn-out
used until no longer useful
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moth-eaten, raggedy, ratty, shabby, tatty
showing signs of wear and tear
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scruffy, seedy
shabby and untidy
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shopsoiled, shopworn
worn or faded from being on display in a store
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tatterdemalion, tattered
worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing
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threadbare
having the nap worn away so that the threads show through
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thumbed
(of pages) worn or soiled by thumb and fingers by frequent handling or turning
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vermiculate, worm-eaten, wormy
infested with or damaged (as if eaten) by worms
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waterworn
(of rocks especially) worn smooth by the action of water
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weather-beaten, weathered, weatherworn
worn by exposure to the weather
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well-worn
showing signs of much wear or use
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unweathered
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adjective
(of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity
“new potatoes”
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synonyms:
young
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early
being or occurring at an early stage of development
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early
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adjective
other than the former one(s); different
“my
new car is four years old but has only 15,000 miles on it”“ready to take a
new direction”-
Synonyms:
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other
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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other
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new | Intermediate English
new adjective [-er/-est only]
(RECENTLY CREATED)
His newest book will be out next month.
She’s always coming up with new ideas.
new adjective [-er/-est only]
(DIFFERENT)
«What’s new (= What is different in your life)?» «Not much, what’s new with you?»
new adjective [-er/-est only]
(NOT FAMILIAR)
Don’t ask me how to get there, I’m new around here.
new adjective [-er/-est only]
(NOT USED)
new adjective [-er/-est only]
(RECENTLY DISCOVERED)
(Definition of new from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of new
new
We want our ceremony to really celebrate our newest blessing!
The new water line is a plastic one.
The accelerating pace of this work opens a door for new risks.
A whole new range of opportunities opens up.
There are new pack types this year, the story pack.
The newer the site, the fewer problems you will have and the higher your rankings.
But something gets lost in the new translation.
They were looking for new blood, a sort of new take on things.
Each class gets its own quests, to go with the new status quo.
The new rules are open to public comment and request for a hearing.
These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
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the meaning of a word
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > the meaning of a word
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determine the meaning of a word
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > determine the meaning of a word
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explain the meaning of a word
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > explain the meaning of a word
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make out the meaning of a word
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > make out the meaning of a word
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strain the meaning of a word
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > strain the meaning of a word
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the example helps to bring out the meaning of the word
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > the example helps to bring out the meaning of the word
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the secondary meaning of a word
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > the secondary meaning of a word
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(the) secondary meaning of a word
English-Russian combinatory dictionary > (the) secondary meaning of a word
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to learn the meaning of the word
узнать (менять/изменять) значение слова
English-Russian combinatory dictionary > to learn the meaning of the word
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get at the meaning
English-Russian base dictionary > get at the meaning
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example helps to bring out the meaning of the word
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > example helps to bring out the meaning of the word
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obscure the meaning of the word
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > obscure the meaning of the word
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play upon the meaning of the word
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > play upon the meaning of the word
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to look up the meaning of the word
English-Russian combinatory dictionary > to look up the meaning of the word
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word
1. n часто речь, разговор, слова
2. n размолвка, ссора
high words — разговор на повышенных тонах, крупный разговор
3. n замечание, совет
4. n тк. вести; известие, сообщение
5. n тк. обещание, заверение
6. n рекомендация, совет
7. n тк. приказ, приказание
8. n пароль, пропуск
пословица, поговорка
9. n слух, молва
10. n рел. Слово господне
11. n рел. Слово, бог-слово, Христос
12. n рел. муз. театр. текст, слова; либретто; текст
control word — управляющее слово; командное слово; команда
13. n вчт. код; кодовая группа; группа символов
symbol word — слово обозначающее символ; название символа
14. n вчт. биол. кодовое слово
in a word — одним словом, короче говоря
in the words of … — говоря словами такого-то …
on the word — как только было сказано; без промедления; тут же, сейчас же
15. v выражать словами; подбирать слова, выражения; формулировать
Синонимический ряд:
1. expression (noun) affirmation; assertion; asseveration; comment; declaration; designation; expression; locution; remark; statement; term; utterance; vocable
4. order (noun) behest; bidding; charge; command; commandment; dictate; direction; directive; injunction; instruction; mandate; order
5. password (noun) catchword; countersign; password; shibboleth; signal; watchword
6. pledge (noun) assurance; commitment; guarantee; pledge; warrant
8. report (noun) account; advice; buzz; communication; cry; gossip; grapevine; hearsay; information; intelligence; message; murmur; news; on-dit; report; rumble; rumor; rumour; scuttlebutt; speerings; talk; tattle; tidings; tittle-tattle; whispering
10. express (verb) couch; express; formulate; phrase; put; style; voice
Антонимический ряд:
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meaning
1. n значение; смысл
2. n арх. намерение, цель, замысел
3. a значительный; выразительный
4. a имеющий намерение
Синонимический ряд:
1. meaningful (adj.) expressive; knowing; meaningful; poignant; pointed; significant
2. acceptation (noun) acceptation; definition; denotation; gist; idea; import; intent; interpretation; message; point; purport; sense; significance; significancy; signification; sum and substance; understanding; value
3. end (noun) aim; animus; design; end; goal; intendment; intent; intention; object; objective; plan; purpose; target; view
4. adding up to (verb) adding up to; connoting; counting; denoting; expressing; importing; intending; mattering; signifying; spelling; weighing
5. meaning (verb) aiming; contemplating; designing; intending; meaning; planning; projecting; proposing; purposing
English-Russian base dictionary > meaning
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meaning
1. [ʹmi:nıŋ]
1. значение; смысл
a word with six meanings — слово, имеющее шесть значений
double meaning — двоякое значение; двусмысленность
what is the meaning of all this? — что всё это значит?
to understand smb.’s meaning — понять, что кто-л. хочет сказать
their conversation had not the remotest meaning for him — он совершенно не понимал, о чём они говорят
there is a central core of meaning in every novel — в каждом романе имеется центральная тема
2.
намерение, цель, замысел
2. [ʹmi:nıŋ]
1. (много)значительный; выразительный
meaning look — многозначительный /выразительный/ взгляд
2. имеющий намерение
НБАРС > meaning
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English-Russian dictionary on nuclear energy > word
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meaning
[‘miːnɪŋ]
n
значение, смысл
The word has many meanings. — У этого слова много значений
— learn the meaning of the word
— illustrate the meaning of the phrase
— look up the meaning of the word
— know the meaning of smth
English-Russian combinatory dictionary > meaning
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meaning
ˈmi:nɪŋ
1. сущ. значение;
смысл to misconstrue a meaning ≈ неправильно понимать accepted meaning ≈ общепринятое понимание clear meaning ≈ ясное/понятное значение in the accepted meaning of the word ≈ в обычном значении слова with meaning ≈ многозначительно basic meaning ≈ основное значение connotative meaning ≈ коннотативное значение, коннотация equivocal meaning ≈ двусмысленность figurative meaning ≈ образное, переносное, метафорическое значение literal meaning ≈ буквальное, прямое значение obscure meaning ≈ темное, неясное значение grammatical meaning ≈ грамматическое значение lexical meaning ≈ лексическое значение referential meaning ≈ референциальное значение Syn: implication, import, sense, significance, signification, purport, respect
2. прил.
1) значащий;
(много) значительный;
выразительный Syn: significant, expressive
2) имеющий цель, намерение
значение, смысл — the * of a word значение слова — a word with six *s слово, имеющее шесть значений — multiple * многозначность — double * двоякое значение;
двусмысленность — what is the * of all this? что все это значит? — to understand smb.’s * понять, что кто-л. хочет сказать — their conversation had not the removest * for him он совершенно не понимал, о чем они говорят — you haven’t got my * вы меня не поняли — with * многозначительно — full of * многозначительный — there is a central core of * in every novel в каждом романе имеется центральная тема( устаревшее) намерение, замысел( много) значительный;
выразительный — * look многозначительный /выразительный/ взгляд имеющий намерение
double ~ двоякое значение double ~ двусмысленность
meaning pres. p. от mean ~ выразительный ~ значащий;
(много) значительный;
выразительный ~ значащий, выразительный ~ значение;
смысл;
with meaning многозначительно ~ значение, смысл ~ вчт. значение ~ значение ~ многозначительный ~ смысл
procedural ~ вчт. процедурная семантика
~ значение;
смысл;
with meaning многозначительно
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