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Pronunciation: [/nu/]

Word

new: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use new in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “recent”

(adjective) used to describe something that has not been used or known before. When something is new, it means it has just come into existence or been bought.

Example

I got a new toy for my birthday.

Example

My shoes are not new; I've had them for years.

Example

Did you see the new movie that just came out?

Context: “replaced”

(adjective) used to describe something that has replaced an old or worn out item. When something is new in this sense, it is fresh and not used.

Example

I need a new book to read because I finished the old one.

Example

I don't want a new phone; my current one works fine.

Example

Do you think you need a new backpack for school?

Context: “recently acquired”

(noun) something that has recently been added to a collection or group. When you have something new, it means you just got it and it is different from what you had before.

Example

I bought a new shirt to wear to the party.

Example

I am not interested in buying new furniture for the living room.

Example

Where did you get your new computer from?

How to pronounce new

Pronunciation: [/nu/]

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