fresh

[freʃ]

fresh Definition

• 1. not previously known or used; new or different
• 2. recently made or obtained; not canned, frozen, or otherwise preserved
• 3. cool and refreshing

Using fresh: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fresh" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She had a fresh idea for the project.

• Example

  I bought some fresh vegetables at the farmer's market.

• Example

  The air outside was fresh and clean.

fresh Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fresh

• new
• original
• recent
• crisp
• cool
• refreshing
• novel

Antonyms for fresh

• stale
• old
• rotten
• spoiled

Phrases with fresh

• fresh start

  a new beginning, free from past mistakes or problems

  Example

  After the divorce, she decided to move to a new city and make a fresh start.

• fresh out of something

  having none left of something, usually something that is in high demand

  Example

  I'm sorry, we're fresh out of that item. Can I suggest an alternative?

• fresh off the boat

  a person who has recently arrived in a new place and is still adjusting to the culture and customs

  Example

  He's fresh off the boat from China and doesn't speak much English yet.

Origins of fresh

from Old English 'fresc', meaning 'unsalted, pure'

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Summary: fresh in Brief

The term 'fresh' [freʃ] refers to something that is new, different, or recently made or obtained. It can also describe something that is cool and refreshing, such as the air outside. Common phrases include 'fresh start,' meaning a new beginning, and 'fresh out of something,' meaning having none left of something. 'Fresh off the boat' describes someone who has recently arrived in a new place and is still adjusting to the culture and customs.