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| Language: | Old English |
| Origin: | niwe |
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new S1 W2
1 recently made, built, invented, written, designed etc [≠ old]: the city's new hospital the new issue of 'Time' magazine new products on the market The hardest part of this job is understanding the new technology. a new range of drugs
recently made
the city's new hospitalthe new issue of 'Time' magazinenew products on the marketThe hardest part of this job is understanding the new technology.a new range of drugs2 recently bought : Do you like my new dress? They've just moved into their new home.
recently bought
Do you like my new dress?They've just moved into their new home.3 having just developed : new leaves on the trees a young man with new ideas a new generation of women writers
not there before
new leaves on the treesa young man with new ideasa new generation of women writers new hope/confidence/optimism etc (=hope etc that you have only just started to feel) a medical breakthrough that offers new hope to cancer patients
a medical breakthrough that offers new hope to cancer patients4 not used or owned by anyone before [≠ used, second hand]: New and second hand books for sale.
not used before
New and second hand books for sale.5 in excellent condition : Your watch just needs cleaning and it'll be as good as new.
like new/as good as new
Your watch just needs cleaning and it'll be as good as new.6 not experienced before : Learning a new language is always a challenge. Living in the city was a new experience for Philip.
unfamiliar
Learning a new language is always a challenge.Living in the city was a new experience for Philip. that's a new one on me spoken (=used to say that you have never heard something before) 'The office is going to be closed for six weeks this summer.' 'Really? That's a new one on me.'
'The office is going to be closed for six weeks this summer.' 'Really? That's a new one on me.'7 having recently arrived in a place, joined an organization, or started a new job : You're new here, aren't you?
recently arrived
You're new here, aren't you? new kid on the block informal (=the newest person in a job, school etc) It's not always easy being the new kid on the block.
It's not always easy being the new kid on the block.8 recently replaced or different from the previous one [≠ old]: Have you met Keith's new girlfriend? I'll let you have my new phone number. the new regime in Beijing
recently changed
Have you met Keith's new girlfriend?I'll let you have my new phone number.the new regime in Beijing9 recently discovered : the discovery of a new planet new oilfields in Alaska important new evidence that may prove her innocence
recently discovered
the discovery of a new planetnew oilfields in Alaskaimportant new evidence that may prove her innocence10 modern : the new breed of politicians
modern
the new breed of politicians11 new potatoes, carrots etc are grown early in the season and eaten when young
vegetables
[only before noun]12 a period that is just beginning, especially one that seems to offer better opportunities : They went to Australia to start a new life there.
new life/day/era
They went to Australia to start a new life there.13 to feel much healthier and have a lot more energy than before, or to have a different attitude : I lost 19 pounds and felt like a new man.
be/feel like a new man/woman
I lost 19 pounds and felt like a new man.14
new arrival
a) someone who has recently arrived or started work somewhere
b) a new baby : The children are thrilled with the new arrival.
The children are thrilled with the new arrival.15 new members of a group or organization who will bring new ideas and be full of energy : What we need in this company is some new blood.
new blood
What we need in this company is some new blood.16 someone who has just started work in a high position in an organization and who is expected to make a lot of changes : The company seems set to make a fresh start under a new broom.
new broom
The company seems set to make a fresh start under a new broom.17 used as a friendly greeting to mean 'how are you?'
what's new?
spoken especially American English19 used to say that something is thought to be the new fashion that will replace an existing thing : Don't you know that vodka is the new water, my dear?
something ... is the new ...
British EnglishDon't you know that vodka is the new water, my dear?➔ a new lease of life
at lease1 (2); ➔ turn over a new leaf
at leaf1 (3) —newness noun [uncountable]
