new/old

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1 new
2 old
young and old people YOUNG/OLD

1 new
※—† not existing or done before
- seen, made, introduced or invented for the first time; not existing before: new
a new computer game ◎ We're going round this afternoon to see their new baby. ◎ a new method of treating cancer patients
- done or experienced for the first time: new
I've decided to learn a new language. ◎ 'Have you used a computer before?' 'No it's all very new to me.'
- to cause sth new to happen or exist: create sth; noun (U): creation
We're trying to create an entirely new kind of environment for children to grow up in. ◎ The creation of new jobs will bring more wealth to the area.
- to think of sth or make sth for the first time: invent sth; noun (U): invention
The invention of the computer has led to huge changes in the way we live.
- a thing that has been made or designed by sb: invention
The mobile phone is a very useful invention.
※ more on inventions INVENT
- of the present or recent period: modern, contemporary
a modern building ◎ contemporary art
※ more on being modern MODERN
※—† just beginning; recent
- just beginning: new
a new day
- a person who has just arrived in a place: newcomer
a newcomer to an area/a school
※ beginning BEGIN
- recently bought: new
Do you like my new shoes?
- recently bought and never used before: brand new
He got a brand new bike for Christmas.
※—† changed or different
- changed or different: new
We're moving to a new house. ◎ My brother's got a new job.
- new or different: fresh
fresh ideas ◎ a fresh approach to the problem
- new or interesting; different from others of its type: original, novel
an original piece of music ◎ a novel idea
- the quality of being new and interesting: originality (noun U)
It's the originality of his ideas that makes his work so interesting.
※—† making sth like new again
- to exchange sth for sth that is better or newer: replace sth; a thing that takes the place of sth that is old or broken: replacement
If anything goes wrong with your TV set, we'll replace it with a new one. ◎ a replacement for a broken cup
- to put sth old or damaged back into good condition: repair sth, mend sth, (informal) fix sth
I'm taking the camera to be repaired.
- to put a building, painting, etc back into a previous condition: restore sth
The roof of the church was restored after the fire.
- to improve a building or a room by repairing it, painting it, etc: do* sth up
- not new but looking new or hardly used: as good as new
All it needs is a bit of cleaning and then it'll be as good as new.
※ more on repairing things REPAIR

2 old
- having existed for a long time: old
an old friend (= one you have had for a long time)
the old part of the city
- very old and therefore unusual or valuable: antique
an antique clock
- an old and valuable object, for example a piece of furniture: antique
All the chairs are antiques.
- a shop where you can buy antiques: antique shop
- belonging to times long past: ancient
ancient civilizations ◎ We now know a lot about how people used to live in ancient times.
- ancient times, especially those of the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans: antiquity (noun U)
myths and legends from antiquity
- buildings, works of art, coins, etc that remain from ancient times: antiquities (noun plural)
a museum with many Roman antiquities
※—† much used
- having been used a lot; not new: old
old shoes/furniture ◎ We've got quite an old car, but it still works.
- already used or owned by sb else: second-hand, used
second-hand clothes ◎ a used car
- something that is old and damaged because it has been used a lot is worn (out)
The carpet is looking a bit worn. ◎ This coat is worn out - I'll have to get a new one.
- something that is completely worn out and is not useful any more (informal) is past it, (informal) has had it
These shoes have had it - I'm going to throw them out.
- not new or modern: old-fashioned, outdated, out of date
old-fashioned clothes ◎ outdated computer software
- no longer used because it is out of date: obsolete
an obsolete piece of machinery
- very old-fashioned; no longer in common use: archaic
an archaic word ◎ archaic laws