get old We're all getting older.

I was shocked by how old he looked.

old enough Now come on, you're old enough to tie yourown shoelaces, Carlos.

too old to I'm too old to be out in the clubs every night.

a beautiful old farm house in the country

a battered old car

That's an old joke - I've heard it about a thousand times.

I think this cheese is old, judging by the smell of it.

I need some new shoes.

Have you met Fiona's new boyfriend?

He's starting his new job on Monday.

We're always looking for new ways to improve ourservices.

the city of Boston

the city centre

She's very creative and always coming up with new ideas.

What have they decided to name the new baby?

What's new in the fashion world?

We have to invest in new technology if we are to remaincompetitive.

See also

brand new

Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples

recently appeared, arrived, or developed

• newI bought a new suit for my interview.

• brand newThe company unveiled a brand new product this week.

• novelThat's a novel way of approaching the problem.

• novelThe bank has introduced a novel way of detecting fraud.

• innovativeThe project uses innovative ideas for recycling.

The factory will provide hundreds of new jobs for the area.

The appearance of new products on the market has increased competition.