What is another word for newly?

Common synonyms for newly include fresh, freshly, new.

What is the opposite of newly?

Antonyms of newly include old, ancient, past, former, previous.

Synonyms for

Newly

Adverb / ˈnu:li: / Another word for newly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Recently or just now.

Synonyms & similar words

fresh freshly new freshly recently lately just now late modern contemporary up-to-date current state-of-the-art modernistic advanced innovative modernized revived renewed restored regenerated revitalized

Synonyms by register

Formal

recently just freshly lately

Informal

just just now a minute ago

Literary

erstwhile anon

Antonyms

old ancient past former previous aged

Common collocations

newly married
newly discovered
newly elected
newly built
newlyweds
newly appointed
newly acquired

Word family

adjective new

adverb newly

Usage note

Newly is an adverb that modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, indicating something has happened or been done very recently. It is often used in formal contexts, but also appears in everyday speech.

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