1. (Of a person, animal or thing) recently come into being (the new car was shipped from the factory this morning).
2. (Of any thing) recently discovered (a new cure for cancer).
3. (Of a person or condition) changed from the former state (she has a new state of mind).
4. Unfamiliar; unaccustomed (she asked for directions because she was new to the area).
5. Beginning afresh (a new day in court).
