The following is an essay discussing different meanings of the word "new."
The word "new" has several meanings, including:
- something that has not been around for a long time or recently come into being
Example: "the new law"
- something that has recently been made or discovered
Example: "new cars"
- something that is completely novel and has never been seen before
Example: "the computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem"
- someone who lacks training or experience
Example: "the new men were eager to fight" (raw recruits)
- something having no previous example or precedent or parallel
Example: "a time of unexampled prosperity"
- something other than the former one(s)
Example: "they now have new leaders"
- something ready to take a new direction
Example: "my new car is four years old but has only 15,000 miles on it" (ready to take a new direction)
- something unaffected by use or exposure
Example: "it looks like new" (unaffected by use or exposure)
- something of a new kind or fashion
Example: "newfangled ideas" (of a new kind or fashion)
- something gratuitously new and unnecessary
Example: "she buys all these newfangled machines and never uses them" (gratuitous newness)
- something in use after medieval times
Example: "in use after medieval times"
The phrase "New Eqyptian was the language of the 18th to 21st dynasties" refers to a living language that is currently in its developmental stage. This phrase highlights the evolution of languages and how they change over time.
In contrast, "Modern English" is an outdated term used to describe the current form of the English language. It emphasizes the fact that this is not the original language and has undergone significant changes since then. On the other hand, "New Hebrew is Israeli Hebrew" suggests that there are different variants of the same language, with one being commonly used by Israelis.
When it comes to agriculture, "new potatoes" and "young corn" are terms used to refer to crops harvested at an early stage of development before they have reached their full maturity. These phrases can be unfamiliar to those who are not familiar with farming terminology.
Moving on to experiences, "new experiences" implies that something has happened or been done for the first time. It can also refer to someone who has recently started doing something new. For example, "errors of someone new to the job" suggest that the person is still getting used to the role and making mistakes as a result.
Finally, we have some adverbs that use the phrase "newly". For instance, "they are newly married" means that the couple just got married recently. Similarly, "newly raised objections" refers to arguments or concerns that were only recently brought up. Other examples include "a newly arranged hairdo" (meaning one that has been styled recently) and "grass new washed by the rain" (meaning grass that has only been watered after rainfall). Finally, "a freshly cleaned floor" refers to a surface that has been cleaned recently, while "we are fresh out of tomatoes" means that there are no more tomatoes available.
