newly-used
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/ˈnuːli juːzd/
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/ˈnjuːli juːzd/
recently employed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'newly-used' originates from the combination of 'newly' and 'used', where 'newly' means 'recently' and 'used' means 'employed or utilized'.
Historical Evolution
'newly-used' combines the adverb 'newly' with the past participle 'used' to form a compound adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'recently employed or utilized', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
recently utilized or employed.
The newly-used equipment was still in excellent condition.
Synonyms
recently-utilizedfreshly-employed
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/07 11:03