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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈnuːli/ · UK /ˈnjuːli/

newly means: A short time ago, especially when describing something that has just changed or begun.

adverb

RECENTLYB1

A short time ago, especially when describing something that has just changed or begun.

  • They are newly married.
  • We moved into a newly built house.
  • The newly appointed manager introduced herself.

Similar words: recently, just

Common phrases: newly married, newly built, newly appointed, newly discovered

Questions about newly

What does newly mean?

A short time ago, especially when describing something that has just changed or begun.

What is newly in other languages?

Türkçe: yeni · Español: recientemente · Français: récemment · Deutsch: kürzlich · Italiano: recentemente · 日本語: 新たに

How do you pronounce newly?

In American English /ˈnuːli/; in British English /ˈnjuːli/.

How do you use newly in a sentence?

They are newly married. We moved into a newly built house.

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