newest

/njuː/ (bre, ipa) · [nˈuəst] /nuː/ (ame, ipa) · [nˈuəst] /ˈnü How to pronounce new (audio) chiefly British ˈnyü How to pronounce new (audio) in place names usually (ˌ)nu̇ or nə or (ˌ)ni/ (ame, mw)

newest — adjective

  • newestpositive
  • more newestcomparative
  • most newestsuperlative

1. made, bought, or first used later than all the other similar things in a group.

1.形容詞A1
釋義

made, bought, or first used later than all the other similar things in a group.

例句

At the museum gate, Kofi tested the newest scanner before opening time.

the newest + object in a set

Madison chose the newest boots because the older pairs leaked.

the newest + clothing compared inside one group

同義詞
  • latest

    Often works for the most recent item, but it more strongly suggests order in a series.

  • recent

    Describes something not old, but it does not always make a strongest-in-the-group comparison.

反義詞
  • oldest

    Used for the thing in the group that has existed or been used for the longest time.

  • worn

    Describes heavier use or damage rather than simple age ranking.

文法句型

the newest + noun

the newest in + group

one of the newest + plural noun

用法筆記

This sense is most natural with physical things such as tools, clothes, vehicles, and equipment. It often suggests that the newest item has been made, bought, or started later than the others being compared.

常見錯誤

❌This is the most new bike in the shop.
✅This is the newest bike in the shop.
💡use the irregular superlative form 'newest', not 'most new'.
❌Their newest printer is newest from all of them.
✅Their newest printer is the newest of them all.
💡use 'of' or 'in' to name the comparison group.

2. used for the version, plan, rule, or design that comes after all the earlier one

2.形容詞A2
釋義

used for the version, plan, rule, or design that comes after all the earlier ones in a series.

例句

Haruto downloaded the newest app after the old one crashed twice.

the newest + app or version in a series

The clinic posted the newest schedule beside the lift doors.

the newest + schedule replacing earlier notices

同義詞
  • latest

    Very close in meaning, especially for apps, news, and schedules.

  • updated

    Emphasizes that changes were made, not just that this is the last item in the line.

反義詞
  • earlier

    Used for a version or notice that came before the newest one.

  • outdated

    Suggests the older version no longer suits current needs.

文法句型

the newest + version

the newest + schedule

the newest in the series

用法筆記

The noun is usually something that can be revised or replaced, such as an app, map, plan, or rule. Distinguish it from sense 1, which is about the age of a physical item rather than the newest version in a sequence.

常見錯誤

❌We use the most new schedule now.
✅We use the newest schedule now.
💡use the superlative adjective itself, not 'most new'.
❌Please open newest file.
✅Please open the newest file.
💡the superlative usually needs 'the' before the noun.

3. having joined a place, job, or activity later than anyone else there, so you hav

3.形容詞B1
釋義

having joined a place, job, or activity later than anyone else there, so you have the least experience with it.

例句

Quan was the newest to the kitchen, so Eli showed Quan the ovens.

be the newest to + workplace

Eliska felt the newest to farm work during the rice harvest.

feel the newest to + work or activity

同義詞
  • inexperienced

    Focuses on lacking practice, without the idea of joining most recently.

  • green

    Informal and often used for someone who is still learning the work.

反義詞
  • experienced

    Used for someone who has done the job or activity for longer.

  • long-serving

    Highlights that a person has been in the group for a long time.

文法句型

be the newest to + noun

feel the newest to + activity

remain the newest in + group

用法筆記

This sense usually follows verbs such as 'be', 'feel', or 'remain' and is often followed by 'to'. It compares experience or familiarity, not the age of an object or the order of versions.

常見錯誤

❌I am the newest in this software.
✅I am the newest to this software.
💡use 'to' when you mean limited experience with something.
❌She is newest member here.
✅She is the newest member here.
💡the superlative normally needs 'the'.

4. used for information, evidence, or findings that were discovered, reported, or m

4.形容詞B1
釋義

used for information, evidence, or findings that were discovered, reported, or made public later than the rest.

例句

The doctor waited for the newest test results before changing Emre's medicine.

the newest + results that arrived last

During the staff meeting, the coach cited the newest research on sleep.

the newest + research for the latest findings

同義詞
  • latest

    A common alternative when the main point is that information became known most recently.

  • recent

    Describes something from not long ago, but it is weaker about being the last in the set.

反義詞
  • earlier

    Used for information or findings that became known before the newest material.

  • older

    Common when comparing reports, records, or data from an earlier time.

文法句型

the newest + research

the newest + results

the newest + evidence

用法筆記

The noun usually names information rather than an object, such as evidence, data, research, or results. Distinguish it from sense 2, where the newest item is the last version in a sequence rather than the latest information to become known.

常見錯誤

❌We waited the newest results.
✅We waited for the newest results.
💡use 'wait for' before the noun phrase.
❌The newest evidence were ignored.
✅The newest evidence was ignored.
💡'evidence' is usually treated as an uncountable noun.