new
UK /n(j)ʉw/US /nu/
adjective12
noun3
adverb2
verb2
forms
newed · newing · news · more new · newer · most new · newest
Phrases with new
- new schoolOf or pertaining to a new school style, way of thinking, or method.
- dawn of a new dayA new beginning; a fresh start; an important, promising turning point.
- emperor's new clothesSomething obvious and embarrassing that is politely ignored or that goes unacknowledged.
- new dawnA new beginning; a fresh start; an important, promising turning point.
- new hotnessThe new popular trend; the latest and greatest thing.
- new kid on the blockSomeone or something new to an existing community.
- new normalA current prevailing situation which has emerged recently, that differs dramatically from the previous one and is expected to remain.
- new upTo create (an object) by calling its constructor.
- turn over a new leafTo engage in self-improvement; to begin a good habit or shed a bad habit.
- what's newAn informal greeting asking the other person what has recently happened in their life. A typical response might be "Not much; you?". The greeting is not always literal and may just be used to say hello.