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New Meaning, Examples & Usage in English (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：brand-new (new)

new 🔊

/njuː/

adj.

Something that has just been made, bought, or existed for only a short time.

brand-new 🔊

➕

/ˌbrænd ˈnjuː/

adj.

Refers to something recently manufactured, acquired, or introduced, and not yet used or worn.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'neowe', from Proto-Germanic '*newjaz', related to Latin 'novus'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a shiny toy with the price tag still on—that's 'new'.

📖 Example

He was so excited to wear his new running shoes in the marathon. 🔊 He was so excited to wear his new running shoes in the marathon.

🔗 Collocations

new product – A product that has just been launched or released.

new beginning – A fresh start or opportunity.

new experience – An event or activity that one has not encountered before.

🔄 Synonyms

fresh (adj.) – Recently made or obtained; not stale or worn.

novel (adj.) – New and original; not like anything seen before.

brand-new (adj.) – Completely new and unused.

🚫 Antonyms

old (adj.) – Having existed for a long time; not new.

used (adj.) – Having been previously owned or utilized.

ancient (adj.) – Belonging to the very distant past.

🌱 Derivatives

newly (adv.) – Recently; just now.

newness (n.) – The quality of being new.

newborn (adj./n.) – Recently born; a very young baby.

📖 Cultural Story

One of the oldest English words, appearing in Beowulf. It underlies phrases like 'new moon' and 'New Year', symbolizing renewal and beginning.

Meaning 2：unfamiliar (new)

new 🔊

/njuː/

adj.

Something you have not seen, done, or experienced before; unfamiliar.

unfamiliar 🔊

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/ˌʌnfəˈmɪliɚ/

adj.

Describes something that is not previously known or experienced; novel to someone.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

This cooking technique is completely new to me, and I'm eager to learn it. 🔊 This cooking technique is completely new to me, and I'm eager to learn it.

🔗 Collocations

new to someone – Not previously known or experienced by that person.

new experience – An event or activity that one has not encountered before.

new concept – An idea that is unfamiliar or original.

🔄 Synonyms

unfamiliar (adj.) – Not known or recognized; strange.

novel (adj.) – New and original; not like anything seen before.

strange (adj.) – Unfamiliar or unusual in a way that surprises or puzzles.

🚫 Antonyms

familiar (adj.) – Well known from long or close association.

known (adj.) – Recognized or familiar.

common (adj.) – Occurring, found, or done often; widespread.

🌱 Derivatives

newly (adv.) – Recently; just now (can imply unfamiliarity in context).

newness (n.) – The quality of being new or unfamiliar.

newcomer (n.) – A person who has recently arrived or started an activity.