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newly

adverb new·ly \ˈnü-lē, ˈnyü-\

: a short time ago

Full Definition of NEWLY

1

: lately, recently <a newly married couple> <newly affluent>

2

: anew, afresh <newly painted>

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First Known Use of NEWLY

before 12th century

Related to NEWLY

Synonyms: freshly, just, late, lately, new, now, only, recently, of late

Antonyms: anciently

Rhymes with NEWLY

bluely, coolie, coolly, coulee, ghoulie, muley, ruly, stoolie, Thule, truly, tule

NEWLY Defined for Kids

newly

adverb new·ly \ˈnü-lē, ˈnyü-\

Definition of NEWLY for Kids

: not long ago : recently <a newly elected governor>

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