new
new — adjective
1. Something that has just been made, built, or started to exist — like a new house
Something that has just been made, built, or started to exist — like a new house, a new law, or a new product.
Elena moved into her new apartment last Saturday.
new + noun (apartment)
A new hospital is being built near the train station.
Lukas started his new job at the library this week.
The company plans to launch three new products next month.
This road looks very new — they finished it only last week.
- old
the most direct opposite for things that have existed a long time
文法句型
new + noun
be + new
常見錯誤
2. Different from the one that was there before, often taking its place — for examp
Different from the one that was there before, often taking its place — for example, a new boss, a new plan, or a new beginning.
Sari got a new hairstyle for her best friend's wedding.
After selling his old car, Felix bought a new one.
new one (replaces old car)
The teacher gave us a new assignment to work on over the weekend.
Yara decided to make a new start in a different city.
The restaurant has a new menu with different dishes this season.
- another
emphasises a different one, not necessarily replacing; 'another try'
- different
focuses on the contrast; blunter than 'new'
- replacement
used as a noun; emphasises substitution
- old
referring to the previous thing that was replaced
文法句型
new + noun
be + new
用法筆記
This sense often contrasts with an explicit 'old' or 'previous' item: 'her new school is bigger than her old one.'
3. Not known, seen, or experienced before; something you have not yet met, used, or
Not known, seen, or experienced before; something you have not yet met, used, or learned about.
Kabir felt lost in the new city on his first day there.
Learning a new language takes time and practice.
new + noun (language)
The new student in class looked nervous on the first morning.
Ryo was excited to try new foods during his trip to Mexico.
The procedures were new to everyone at the office.
- unfamiliar
stronger focus on lack of knowledge; slightly more formal
- strange
suggests it feels odd or unusual, not just unknown
- novel
formal; suggests unusual and interesting newness
- familiar
well-known from previous experience
文法句型
new + noun
new to + noun/pronoun
用法筆記
Common with 'to': 'new to the job', 'new to the area'. Unlike senses 1 and 2, this sense cannot describe objects that are the same type as something old (e.g. 'a new phone' = recently made, not unfamiliar).
常見錯誤
4. Describing an object that has never been used, worn, or owned by another person
Describing an object that has never been used, worn, or owned by another person — in its original, untouched state.
Chiara wore a new pair of shoes to the party.
The children received new toys on their birthday.
Mark bought a new laptop for his university courses.
The store sells both new and used furniture.
Is that jacket new, or did you buy it second-hand?
- brand-new
stronger emphasis on never having been used
- mint-condition
like new; used especially for collectibles
- unused
directly states it has not been used; blunter
- used
owned or used by someone before
- second-hand
bought after having a previous owner
文法句型
new + noun
be + new
用法筆記
Often reinforced with 'brand': 'a brand-new bicycle'. Contrasts with 'second-hand', 'used', or 'pre-owned'. This sense only applies to physical objects, not ideas or situations.
常見錯誤
5. Recently found, learned about, or made known to people — for example, a new plan
Recently found, learned about, or made known to people — for example, a new planet, a new fact, or a new treatment for a disease.
Scientists have discovered a new species of frog in the jungle.
new + noun (species)
The new evidence changed the direction of the investigation.
Astronomers found a new planet in a distant solar system.
The museum displayed a new collection of ancient pottery.
Research led to a new understanding of how memory works.
- recently discovered
explicitly states the finding is recent
- newfound
typically used before nouns; 'newfound confidence'
- fresh
informal; 'fresh evidence came to light'
- well-known
something that has been known for a long time
文法句型
new + noun
be + new
用法筆記
Frequently used in scientific and journalistic contexts: 'new species', 'new evidence', 'new research'. Unlike sense 1, the thing may have existed for a long time — what is 'new' is the discovery of it.
new — noun
1. Things, ideas, or experiences that are new — the opposite of the old, the famili
Things, ideas, or experiences that are new — the opposite of the old, the familiar, or the traditional.
The exhibition combines the old and the new in surprising ways.
the old and the new (parallel structure)
Sora's music is a blend of the old and the new.
In the world of fashion, the new quickly becomes old and unfashionable.
The new is not always better than the old.
The architect wanted to make something entirely new.
- the old
things that have existed or been known for a long time
文法句型
the new
用法筆記
Always takes the definite article 'the'. Cannot be used with 'a' or in the plural ('*new things' is expressed as 'the new'). Often contrasted with 'the old' in parallel constructions.
常見錯誤
new — adverb
1. Used before certain past participles to mean 'very recently', mainly in fixed co
Used before certain past participles to mean 'very recently', mainly in fixed compounds such as new-fallen snow and new-found land.
The whole garden was covered in a thick layer of new-fallen snow.
new-fallen (adverb + past participle)
Darius felt a new-found respect for his grandfather's stories.
The children played happily in the pile of new-fallen leaves.
Élise enjoyed the scent of new-mown hay from the field.
- newly
the modern adverb form; much more common and productive
文法句型
new + past participle in compound adjectives
用法筆記
This adverbial usage of 'new' is not free-standing — you cannot say '*I new arrived' (use 'I newly arrived' or 'I just arrived'). It survives only in a small set of compound adjectives. In modern English, 'newly' is the standard adverb form.
常見錯誤
new — prefix
1. Added to certain past participles to mean 'recently' — forming compound adjectiv
Added to certain past participles to mean 'recently' — forming compound adjectives such as newborn, newfound, new-laid, and new-mown.
The newborn baby slept peacefully in her mother's arms.
newborn (new- + born)
Asher's newfound wealth changed the way he lived.
newfound (new- + found)
The new-mown grass smelled sweet in the summer air.
The new-laid eggs were still warm from the hen.
Ife's newborn daughter has bright blue eyes that everyone admires.
- newly
an adverb with the same meaning ('newly discovered'), but used before past participles as a separate word
文法句型
new- + past participle
用法筆記
Not a productive prefix — it only appears in a small fixed set of compound words (newborn, newfound, new-laid, new-mown, new-fallen). You cannot freely attach it to other words to mean 'recently'.