American English

How to pronounce newly

adverbB1Common word
NOOlee

/ˈnu.li/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

not long ago; only a short time before now or before another time

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Meanings & examples

adverb

not long ago; only a short time before now or before another time

They are newly married.

The museum is newly opened.

Good to know

It usually comes before a word that describes a recent change.

Common phrases & grammar

newly married · newly elected · newly created · newly available

newly + past participle/adjective

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