English Profile

new · adjective

/nuː/Full view

Word family

Nouns: news, newness, renewal

Adjectives: new, newsy, renewable, renewed

Verbs: renew

Adverbs: newly

new (RECENTLY CREATED)

A1 recently made or having started to exist recently

Dictionary examples:

a new car

She's very creative and always coming up with new ideas.

What's new in the fashion world?

We have to invest in new technology if we are to remain competitive.

It was a new bike - she never buys anything second-hand.

Learner example:

We spok[e] [a]bout new clothes and new fashion. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)

new (NOT KNOWN BEFORE)

A1 not known or discovered before

Dictionary examples:

I love learning new languages.

I learned a new word today.

This new cancer treatment offers hope to many sufferers.

New evidence has since emerged.

Learner example:

Every day at college I learn new words and new things in my life. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)

new (DIFFERENT)

A1 always before noun different from before

Dictionary examples:

I met Janet's new boyfriend.

She's looking for a new job.

Have you seen Anna's new house?

a new generation of software

Learner example:

In [the] disco I can meet more new people. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)

new (NOT FAMILIAR)

B1 not yet familiar or experienced

Dictionary examples:

I'm new to the area.

She's new to the job so you can't expect her to know everything yet.

New staff are given training.

Learner example:

I met a guy called Marc [who] is pretty cool. He is also new to the club. (Preliminary English Test; B1; French)

new blood

C1 new people in an organization who will provide new ideas and energy

Dictionary example:

We need some new blood in the organization.

Learner example:

Regardless of the age limit many companies encourage employees in high positions to retire after 55 as they want some new blood or probably a new look for the company. (International English Language Testing System; C1; Urdu)

turn over a new leaf

C2 to start to behave in a better way

Dictionary example:

I turned over a new leaf and began getting to work on time.

Learner example:

She promised to turn over a new leaf. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Spanish)