Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “New”
Something new is made or bought recently and has not been used much or worn out yet.
Word Family of New
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- I bought a new jacket yesterday. A1
- The new student joined our class last week. A1
- Modern technology has opened new possibilities for remote work. B2
Word Form Patterns for New
-ness
Adds **-ness** to make a noun meaning the state, quality, or condition of being something. Example: new → newness.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: new → newly.
Origin and Word Formation of New
From Old English niwe and Latin novus, related to Greek neos meaning fresh or young.
'New' is used in many contexts: New Year, new job, new friend. In marketing, 'new' products are highlighted to attract buyers.
Common Word Form Mistakes with New
Wrong: She wore a new dress which was very nice.
Correct: She wore a nice new dress.
Adjectives can be combined, but 'new' usually comes before other descriptive adjectives.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of New
What are the word forms of “new”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “new”?
“new” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “new” come from?
From Old English niwe and Latin novus, related to Greek neos meaning fresh or young.