What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fresher
Example
As a fresher, I'm still learning the ropes of this job. [fresher: noun]
Example
These vegetables are so fresh, they were just picked from the garden. [fresh: adjective]
Example
I feel so much fresher after a good night's sleep. [fresher: comparative form of fresh]
novice
Example
As a novice in cooking, I'm still learning how to make basic dishes. [novice: noun]
Example
He's a novice driver and needs more practice on the road. [novice: adjective]
Example
She felt like a novice when she first started her new job. [novice: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Novice is more commonly used than fresher in American English, while fresher is more commonly used in British English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between fresher and novice?
Novice is more formal than fresher, making it more appropriate for professional or academic contexts.
