Synonyms for

New

Verb / nu: / / nju: / Another word for new — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

New means not existing before; recently made, introduced, or discovered.

Synonyms & similar words

fresh freshly worn raw new young newfangled newly unexampled novel old modern fresh modern current latest contemporary novel original unfamiliar unused untried recent up-to-date up-to-the-minute unused untested unexplored inexperienced unused unaccustomed

Synonyms by register

Formal

novel recent unfamiliar contemporary

Informal

fresh latest just-out brand-new

Literary

nascent untried virgin

Antonyms

old ancient past former original aged obsolete

Common collocations

  • new year
  • new york
  • new delhi
  • new york city
  • new york times
  • new wave
  • new world
  • new deal

Word family

noun news
adverb newly

Usage note

While 'new' can be used for things that have recently appeared or been made, it can also refer to something that is different from what existed before. Be mindful of context when choosing synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. I got a new bike for Christmas.
  2. The store just got new merchandise in.
  3. The baby is wearing a new diaper.
  4. I need a new pencil for school.
  5. The teacher gave us a new project to work on.

Quotes

  • Every day is a chance to start something new.
  • The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways.
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

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