newest

Adjective

new (comparative newer, superlative newest)

1. Recently made, or created.
   • This is a new scratch on my car! The band just released a new album.

   Synonyms:

   brand new, recent, neo-, ceno-

   Antonyms:

   ancient, dated, old

   1. Of recent origin; having taken place recently.
      • I can't see you for a while; the pain is still too new. Did you see the new King Lear at the theatre?
2. Additional; recently discovered.
   • We turned up some new evidence from the old files.

   Synonyms:

   recent

   Antonyms:

   dated, old

3. Current or later, as opposed to former.
   • My new car is much better than my previous one, even though it is older. We had been in our new house for five years by then.

   Synonyms:

   current

   Antonyms:

   former, old

4. Used to distinguish something established more recently, named after something or some place previously existing.
   • New Bond Street is an extension of Bond Street.

   Antonyms:

   old

5. In original condition; pristine; not previously worn or used.
   • Are you going to buy a new car or a second-hand one?

   Synonyms:

   brand new, brand spanking new, mint, pristine

   Antonyms:

   old, used, worn

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