new

UK: njuː | US: nuː

Definition
  1. adj. not existing before; recently made, discovered, or introduced

  2. adj. already existing but seen, experienced, or acquired recently

  3. adj. beginning anew; refreshed or restored

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Etymology

The word "new" traces back to Old English "nīwe," meaning "fresh" or "recent," derived from Proto-Germanic "*newjaz." This root is further linked to Proto-Indo-European "*newos," signifying "new" or "young." The word has retained its core meaning across centuries, evolving phonetically (e.g., "nīwe" → "new") while preserving its original sense of novelty or recent origin.

Examples
  1. She bought a new car last week.

  2. The team welcomed a new member yesterday.

  3. This technology is still new to many users.

  4. He moved to a new city for his job.

  5. The restaurant introduced a new menu for the season.