American English

How to pronounce new

adjectiveA1Very common word

NOO

/nu/

One syllable.

Made, built, or bought only a short time ago.

Meanings & examples

adjective

Made, built, or bought only a short time ago.

We moved into a new house last month.

I got a new phone for my birthday.

Common phrases & grammar

new car · new house · new clothes · new phone

new + noun

be + new

adjective

Having only recently started a job, role, place, group, or activity, and often having little experience there.

Maria is new to the team.

I'm new at this job.

Common phrases & grammar

new employee · new student · new neighbor · new member

be + new to + noun

be + new at + activity

adjective

Not used by anyone before.

These shoes are new.

She gave me a new notebook.

Common phrases & grammar

new shoes · new book · new equipment · new furniture

a new + noun

buy + a new + noun

adjective

Different from what existed before, especially because it was recently developed or introduced.

The company is testing a new method.

He has a new idea for the project.

Common phrases & grammar

new idea · new technology · new method · new approach

new + idea/method/technology

Completely new and not used before.

She bought a brand-new laptop.