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Newness - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

newness

/ˈnuːnəs/ /ˈnjuːnəs/

Definition:

The quality of being new, fresh, or original.

Synonyms:

freshness, novelty, originality, innovation

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

oldness, staleness

Common Collocations:

sense of newness, air of newness, feeling of newness

Derivatives:

newly, renew

Usage Tips:

Use "newness" to describe something recently created or experienced for the first time.

Common Phrases:

out with the old in with the new, brand-new feeling

Etymology:

Derived from Old English "nīewe," meaning "new," combined with the suffix "-ness" indicating a state or quality.

Examples:

  • 1. The newness of the car made it exciting to drive.
  • 2. She loved the newness of spring after a long winter.
  • 3. The gadget’s newness wore off quickly after a few uses.
  • 4. His ideas brought a sense of newness to the project.

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