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    [Adjective]  | "new" | \ ˈnü \


    1: having recently come into existence : recent, modern

    2: having been seen, used, or known for a short time : novel

    3: unfamiliar


    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English newe, new, nywe, going back to Old English nīowe, nīewe, nēowe, going back to Germanic *neuja- (whence Old Saxon & Old High German niuwi "new," Middle Dutch nieuwe, nûwe, Old Norse nýr, Gothic niujis), going back to Indo-European *neu̯i̯o-, derivative of *neu̯o- "new, young," whence Latin novus "new" (from *newos), Greek néos "young, fresh, new," Tocharian A ñu "new," Tocharian B ñuwe, Sanskrit návaḥ "new, fresh, young," Avestan nauua-, Hittite nēwa- "new"; also, going back to presumed ablaut variant, *nou̯o- (whence Old Church Slavic novŭ "new, recent") and *nou̯i̯o- (whence Old Irish náue, nuae "new, fresh," Welsh newydd, Lithuanian naũjas "new," Sanskrit návyaḥ "new, young"); also, going back to a derivative *neu̯ǝro- (parallel to Greek nearós "youthful, tender"), Armenian nor "new";

      * Note : A widely attested Indo-European adjective, apparently extant in all major branches except Albanian. Indo-European *neu̯o-, etc., may be based on *nu, *nuH "now" (see: {now:1|now:1}).;

    [Adjective]  | "new age" 


    1: of, relating to, or being New Age

    2: contemporary, modern


    Origin: 1949 ;

    [Adverb]  | "new" 


    1: newly, recently —usually used in combination


    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English newe, going back to Old English nīwe, derivative of nīowe, nīewe {see: |new:1|new:1};

    [Geographical name]  | "New" | \ ˈnü \


    1: river flowing 320 miles (515 kilometers) from northwestern North Carolina north across Virginia into West Virginia, where it joins the Gauley River to form the Kanawha River

    [Noun]  | "new age" 


    1: an eclectic group of cultural attitudes arising in late 20th century Western society that are adapted from those of a variety of ancient and modern cultures, that emphasize beliefs (such as reincarnation, holism, pantheism, and occultism) outside the mainstream, and that advance alternative approaches to spirituality, right living, and health

    2: a soft soothing form of instrumental music often used to promote relaxation


    Origin: 1971 ;

    [Noun]  | "new blood" 


    1: persons who are accepted into a group or organization and are expected to provide fresh ideas and vitality : fresh blood


    Origin: 1824 ;

    [Noun]  | "New Criticism" 


    1: an analytic literary criticism that is marked by concentration on the language, imagery, and emotional or intellectual tensions in literary works


    Origin: 1941 ;

    [Noun]  | "New Deal" 


    1: the legislative and administrative program of President F. D. Roosevelt designed to promote economic recovery and social reform during the 1930s; also : the period of this program


    Origin: 1932 ;

     From the supposed resemblance to the situation of freshness and equality of opportunity afforded by a fresh deal in a card game;

    [Noun]  | "new drug" 


    1: a drug that has not been declared safe and effective by qualified experts under the conditions prescribed, recommended, or suggested in the label and that may be a new chemical formula or an established drug prescribed for use in a new way


    Origin: circa 1951 ;

    [Noun]  | "new economics" 


    1: an economic concept that is a logical extension of Keynesianism and that holds that appropriate fiscal and monetary maneuvering can maintain healthy economic growth and prosperity indefinitely


    Origin: 1928 ;

    [Adjective]  | "new" 


    1: not known or experienced before;


      * e.g., " ... Spanish was a new course of study for her "





    2: recently made and never used before;


      * e.g., " ... that unique scent that comes with a new car "





    3: made or become fresh in spirits or vigor;


      * e.g., " ... a little rest made him a new man after the exhausting basketball game "





    [Adjective]  | "new age" 


    1: being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles;


      * e.g., " ... a kitchen crammed full of new age appliances "





    [Adjective]  | "new-fashioned" 


    1: being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles;


      * e.g., " ... the many new-fashioned ways of keeping in touch with your friends and family "





    [Adverb]  | "new" 


    1: not long ago;


      * e.g., " ... new-mown grass "





    [Noun]  | "new waves" 


    [Noun]  | "new wave" 


    1: as in last word, nine days' wonder;




    [Noun]  | "New Jerusalem" 


    1: a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death;


      * e.g., " ... prayed that the those recently departed will spend eternal life in New Jerusalem "





    2: an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness;


      * e.g., " ... an idealistic senator who thought that he could singlehandedly turn Washington into the New Jerusalem "





    [Noun]  | "New York minute" 


    1: a very small space of time;


      * e.g., " ... in a New York minute she had signed the contract and was off on her first assignment "



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    [Noun]  | "New Jerusalems" 


    1: a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death;


      * e.g., " ... prayed that the those recently departed will spend eternal life in New Jerusalem "





    2: an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness;


      * e.g., " ... an idealistic senator who thought that he could singlehandedly turn Washington into the New Jerusalem "





    [Noun]  | "New York minutes" 


    1: a very small space of time;


      * e.g., " ... in a New York minute she had signed the contract and was off on her first assignment "



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     [ "new" ]

    1: someone who is clueless

      * e.g.,  ... 'what are you, new?!' 

     [ "new" ]

    1: That which is not old.

     [ "new" ]

    1: Acting as if you have no clue of what is going on. Either intentionally or unintentionally.

      * e.g.,  ... I DID call you yesterday.Why you acting all "new"?  

     [ "new" ]

    1: Used to denote somone who suddenly begins to act differently for whatever reason (i.e. job, girl/boyfriend)

      * e.g.,  ... Yo, man, Albert is actin' real new. 

     [ "new" ]

    1: short for tooheys new an australian beer brewed and bottled in NEW south wales

      * e.g.,  ... schooner of new thanks love 

     [ "new" ]

    1: A breast enhancement. A convenient way to refer to a woman's breast job.

      * e.g.,  ... Her chest looked new. In fact they look so new that the wrapper is still on them. 

     [ "new" ]

    1: when one trend has surpased another.

      * e.g.,  ... Didn't you hear? Gray is the new black 

     [ "new" ]

    1: an unknowing novice about a different concept.

      * e.g.,  ... "It's a new fashion trend mom. You don't know anything. You're so new." 

     [ "new" ]

    1: any word in a sentence whether it be adjective, noun, verb, or adverb

      * e.g.,  ... That new guy is so new, his newness reminds me of the newly washed new i was newing at earlier. 

     [ "new" ]

    1: new

      * e.g.,  ... new 

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