New
Example: The phone is new and very fast
Definition
"New" describes something that has recently come into existence, been made, or acquired and has not been used or owned before. It often indicates freshness, originality, or recent availability, as in the phrase 'The phone is new and very fast.'
Etymology
The word "new" originates from the Old English word 'nīwe,' which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Old High German 'niuwi.' It has been used in English for centuries to express the concept of something recent or fresh. Did you know that "new" is one of the oldest words still in common use today?
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"New" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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