Words / A2

NYOOL-ee/ˈnjuːli/

Newly means recently: a newly opened shop, newly married, newly painted. New is the adjective; newly is the adverb before another adjective or a past participle. Recently is a close cousin. Do not write newly when you mean nearly, or new when you need the adverb.

Meaning

Recently; a short time ago.

Examples

• “They have moved into a newly painted flat.”
• “The newly opened café is already full at lunchtime.”
• “They are a newly married couple from Leeds.”

Good to know

newly opened / newly married. Adjective: new. Cousin: recently. Mix-up: nearly.

Near in meaning

recently

New