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fresh
/frɛʃ/
new or recently made
She bought fresh bread from the bakery.
The bread was recently made and still warm.
general
New or recently made; not stale or old
The salad was made with fresh vegetables.
The vegetables were recently harvested and still crisp.
He took a fresh approach to the problem.
He used a new and innovative method to solve the problem.
Can also describe something as clean, pure, or invigorating.
general
Having recently experienced something (e.g., a fresh start)
After the breakup, she decided to start fresh.
She wanted to begin a new chapter in her life.
Often used to describe a new beginning or a renewed state.
Collocations
fresh airair that is clean and not pollutedfresh producefood that is recently harvested and not processedfresh starta new beginning or opportunity
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Fresh' is often used to describe food, air, or ideas that are new or recently made.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While 'fresh' is a versatile word, avoid using it too frequently in formal writing.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'fresch', from Old French 'fresc', from Latin 'frescus', meaning 'cool, fresh'.
Usage Notes
Can be used to describe physical objects (e.g., food) or abstract concepts (e.g., ideas).
Word Breakdown
fresh
new or recently made
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