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[ ˈnjuːɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

technology

Of the very latest design or model.

Synonyms

brand-new, latest, most recent

Examples of usage

  • The newest iPhone model was just released last week.
  • She always likes to have the newest gadgets before anyone else.
Context #2 | Adjective

general

Recently made, introduced, or discovered.

Synonyms

latest, most recent, up-to-date

Examples of usage

  • The newest member of the team is very talented.
  • The newest edition of the magazine features exclusive interviews.

Translations

Translations of the word "newest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais novo

🇮🇳 नवीनतम

🇩🇪 neueste

🇮🇩 terbaru

🇺🇦 найновіший

🇵🇱 najnowocześniejszy

🇯🇵 最新

🇫🇷 le plus récent

🇪🇸 más reciente

🇹🇷 en yeni

🇰🇷 최신의

🇸🇦 الأحدث

🇨🇿 nejnovější

🇸🇰 najnovší

🇨🇳 最新的

🇸🇮 najnovejši

🇮🇸 nýjasta

🇰🇿 ең жаңа

🇬🇪 უახლესი

🇦🇿 ən yeni

🇲🇽 más reciente

Etymology

The word 'newest' is a derivative of the word 'new', which originated from the Old English word 'neowe'. The concept of newness has always been valued in human societies, as it represents progress, innovation, and change. Throughout history, the desire for new things has driven advancements in various fields, from technology to art. The word 'newest' continues to be used in modern English to describe the latest and most recent developments or creations.

See also: anew, new, newbie, newbies, newborn, newcomers, newly, newness, news, renew.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,297, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.