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newer — More recent in time, origin, or creation; having existed or been made for a shorter period compared to something else.

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: More recent in time, origin, or creation; having existed or been made for a shorter period compared to something else.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnuːər/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother insists her flip phone is newer than my iPhone because she bought it last week.
  • The newer employees always get the broken coffee machine.
  • Scientists have discovered newer evidence supporting the theory.

newer

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈnuːər/]

More recent in time, origin, or creation; having existed or been made for a shorter period compared to something else.

More recent in time, origin, or creation; having existed or been made for a shorter period compared to something else.
💡 Concept

More recent in time, origin, or creation; having existed or been made for a shorter period compared to something else.

The viewer by the sewer loves the newer technology!
🎵 Rhyme

The viewer by the sewer loves the newer technology!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈnuːər/

🌳Etymology

Rootnew
Suffix--er

Origin

From Old English 'neowe' meaning fresh or recent, which evolved into modern 'new'. The comparative form 'newer' was created by adding the standard English comparative suffix '-er'.

Breakdown

new (fresh, recent) + -er (comparative suffix meaning 'more')

🎵Rhyme

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My grandmother insists her flip phone is newer than my iPhone because she bought it last week.”

😄 Fun example

“The newer employees always get the broken coffee machine.”

“Scientists have discovered newer evidence supporting the theory.”

“The newer building has better insulation and heating systems.”

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