Definitions for the word "new" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. superl.
Having existed, or having been made, but a short time; having originated or occured lately; having recently come into existence, or into one's possession; not early or long in being; of late origin; recent; fresh; modern; -- opposed to old, as, a new coat; a new house; a new book; a new fashion.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. superl.
Not before seen or known, although existing before; lately manifested; recently discovered; as, a new metal; a new planet; new scenes.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. superl.
Newly beginning or recurring; starting anew; now commencing; different from has been; as, a new year; a new course or direction.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. superl.
As if lately begun or made; having the state or quality of original freshness; also, changed for the better; renovated; unworn; untried; unspent; as, rest and travel made him a new man.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. superl.
Not of ancient extraction, or of a family of ancient descent; not previously kniwn or famous.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. superl.
Not habituated; not familiar; unaccustomed.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. superl.
Fresh from anything; newly come.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. adv.
Newly; recently.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. v. t. & i.
To make new; to renew.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. adj.
1 a of recent origin or arrival. B made, discovered, acquired, or experienced recently or now for the first time. 2 in original condition; not worn or used. 3 a renewed; reformed (new life; the new order). B reinvigorated (felt like a new person). 4 different from a recent previous one (has a new job). 5 (often foll. By to) unfamiliar or strange (all new to me). 6 (usu. Prec. By the) often derog. A later, modern. B newfangled. C given to new or modern ideas. D recently affected by social change (the new rich). 7 (often prec. By the) advanced in method or theory. 8 (in place-names) discovered or founded later than and named after (new york). adv. (usu. In comb.) Newly, recently (new-found; new-baked). newish adj. Newness n. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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