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Newfound - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Newfound describes something recently discovered, acquired, or recognized. It often refers to a fresh or unexpected quality, such as newfound confidence or a newfound interest in a hobby.

newfound

/ˈnuˌfaʊnd/ /ˈnjuːˌfaʊnd/

Definition:

Recently discovered or acquired, often implying a fresh or novel quality.

Synonyms:

newfound, recent, fresh, novel, discovered

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

long-established, old, familiar

Common Collocations:

newfound love, newfound fame, newfound confidence, newfound freedom

Derivatives:

newly found (phrase), newfoundness (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "newfound" before nouns to describe something recently gained or recognized (e.g., "newfound interest").

Common Phrases:

newfound respect, newfound joy, newfound appreciation

Etymology:

Derived from Old English "nīwe" (new) + "findan" (to find), combining to mean recently discovered.

Examples:

  • 1. She has a newfound passion for painting.
  • 2. His newfound confidence impressed everyone at the meeting.
  • 3. They celebrated their newfound freedom after graduation.
  • 4. The team showed newfound energy in the second half.

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