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fresh

adjective

, fresh·er, fresh·est.

fresh footprints.
Synonyms: energetic, recent
Antonyms: old
recently arrived; just come:
fresh from school.
new; not previously known, met with, etc.; novel:
to uncover fresh facts;
to seek fresh experiences.
fresh supplies.
retaining the original properties unimpaired; not stale or spoiled:
Is the milk still fresh?
not preserved by freezing, canning, pickling, salting, drying, etc.:
fresh vegetables.
She was still fresh after that long walk.
not faded, worn, obliterated, etc.:
a fresh appearance.
fresh paint;
a fresh appearance.
looking youthful and healthy:
a fresh beauty that we all admired.
pure, cool, or refreshing, as air.
Synonyms: unadulterated, sweet, invigorating
denoting a young wine, especially a white or rosé, that is clean, crisp, and uncomplicated.
Meteorology. (of wind) moderately strong or brisk.
Two hundred fresh recruits arrived at the training camp.
Synonyms: unskilled, raw, artless
Antonyms: skilled, experienced
Informal. forward or presumptuous.
(of a cow) having recently given birth to a calf.

noun

verb (used with or without object)

adverb

He is fresh out of ideas.
The eggs are fresh laid.

/ frɛʃ /

adjective

not stale or deteriorated; newly made, harvested, etc
fresh strawberries
fresh bread
newly acquired, created, found, etc
fresh publications
a fresh outlook
fresh developments
further; additional; more
fresh supplies
not canned, frozen, or otherwise preserved
fresh fruit
a fresh morning
a fresh breeze
not tired; alert; refreshed
fresh colours
having a healthy or ruddy appearance
newly or just arrived; straight
fresh from the presses
youthful or inexperienced
designating a female farm animal, esp a cow, that has recently given birth
informal.
presumptuous or disrespectful; forward
dialect.
partially intoxicated; tipsy

noun

the fresh part or time of something

verb

obsolete.
to make or become fresh; freshen

adverb

in a fresh manner; freshly
fresh out of informal.
having just run out of supplies of

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Derived Forms

ˈfreshly, adverb
ˈfreshness, noun

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Other Words From

freshly adverb
freshness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fresh1

First recorded

before 900; Middle English; Old English fersc; cognate with Old Frisian fersk, Old High German frisc ( German frisch ), Old Norse ferskr

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fresh1

Old English fersc fresh, unsalted; related to Old High German frisc , Old French freis , Old Norse ferskr

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Idioms and Phrases

breath of fresh air

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Example Sentences

Analysis done by the Economic Innovation Group estimates this legislation can transform more than $6 trillion of unrealized capital gains into fresh funding nationwide.

Bri Jones contributed vital rebounding and finishing as starting center, Natisha Hiedeman’s work as backup point guard helped keep starter Jasmine Thomas fresh, and the Sun have found an equilibrium that makes them scary.

By doing so, I was able to bring new, fresh perspectives and networks to the table that will ultimately help Topicals be successful.

With traditional sports stalled or… er, different, esports and gaming in general have given folks a fresh way to enjoy competition.

You can see a state-by-state and race-by-race breakdown here, where the model will update daily with the freshest data.

“There might be a ‘new fresh thing’ going on here,” said Thom Hartmann, a liberal radio host and Sanders supporter.

But she says that getting some fresh air may help you feel better.

Hitchcock saw human behavior fresh, even in a tired form like melodrama.

It might feel fresh to see Peter Parker juggling with adult issues.

Both Rohan and Kalayjian recommend breathing in some fresh air each day.

In nine days he returned, bringing us the thanks of congress, and fresh orders.

They are unquestionably penitent now; but then, you know, they have the recollection of very recent suffering fresh upon them.

The new galleries had been finished four whole years, but they still looked painfully fresh.

Robert Fitzgerald received a patent in England for making salt water fresh.

The total fresh troops amounted to about 500 men of the 73rd Native Regiment and Spanish cazadores.

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More About Fresh

What is a basic definition of fresh?

Fresh is an adjective that describes something as new or recently made, as being not spoiled or not preserved, or as being energized or not tired. Fresh has many other senses as an adjective and a few as a noun and a verb.

If something is fresh, it has not existed for very long or is so new that it has never been used or seen before.

Real-life examples: Kids like to play in fresh snow that is still soft and not frozen. A fresh pen has never been used before. When people want to try something different, they need fresh ideas.
Used in a sentence: I grabbed a piece of paper that was fresh out of the pack.

When referring to food, the word fresh is used to mean the food is not spoiled, stale, or going rotten. The word fresh can also mean that food is raw and has not been treated, preserved, pickled, salted, or otherwise altered from its original form.

Used in a sentence: That gross, smelly fish clearly isn’t fresh.

Fresh also means that someone hasn’t used any energy or is full of vigor.

Used in a sentence: The tired players sat on the bench and fresh substitutes took their place.

Where does fresh come from?

The first records of fresh come from before the 900s. It ultimately comes from the Old English fersc, meaning “fresh” or “unsalted.”

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How is fresh used in real life?

Fresh is a common word that most often describes something as being new or describes food as being unaltered or not spoiled.

✨Wishing everyone a fresh start and great year ahead in 2021✨

— 𝙆𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙝 (@knthcrvnts) December 31, 2020

Nothing makes me want to draw more than a fresh pencil! Good think I brought my sketchbook

— Keyvin ✨ (@thevirtualboii) July 20, 2019

What's the biggest issue stopping you from consuming fresh fruits & veggies daily? No time?

— Susanne Saldarriaga (@Susanne323) December 31, 2020

Try using fresh!

Which of the following words is a synonym of fresh?

A. old
B. ancient
C. new
D. decrepit

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