B1adverbsociety
US/ˈnuː.li/
UK/ˈnjuː.li/
recently; used before a past participle to show something has just happened
In context
The newly opened metro line has made my commute much shorter.
Newly married couples often struggle to save money.
Our newly hired designer starts work on Monday.
Words that go with newly
adverb + verb
- newly builtThey moved into a newly built apartment near the river.
- newly electedThe newly elected mayor promised cleaner streets.
- newly openedThe newly opened café is always crowded.
- newly appointedThe newly appointed director met the staff today.
- newly createdShe leads a newly created team for online sales.
adverb + adjective
- newly marriedThe newly married couple went to Hoi An.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The new opened shop is very busy.Correct: The newly opened shop is very busy.