Meaning & Definition of word "Fresh"
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Fresh
/frɛʃ/
noun:
- 1. Freshness; the quality of being fresh.
- Example: The fresh of the produce was evident at the farmer's market.
adjective:
- 1. Recently made or obtained; not stale or spoiled.
- Example: I prefer to eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
- 2. New; different from the usual or familiar.
- Example: The artist introduced a fresh perspective in his latest work.
- 3. Clear; invigorating.
- Example: We enjoyed the fresh air during our hike in the mountains.
- 4. Not previously known or experienced.
- Example: She had a fresh idea for the marketing campaign.
adverb:
- 1. In a fresh manner.
- Example: He approached the problem fresh, without preconceived notions.
Etymology
Middle English 'fresch', from Old French 'frisch', from Proto-Germanic '*friska'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fresh out of:
Having just finished or completed.
fresh as a daisy:
Feeling or looking energetic and lively.
fresh meat:
New or inexperienced people, often in a specific context.
Related Words
freshness:
The state of being fresh; the quality of being new or recently made.
refresh:
To renew or revive; to restore to vigor or to a more satisfactory condition.
Slang Meanings of fresh
Meaning: Cool or trendy.
Example Sentence: That new restaurant is so fresh!
Meaning: To be confident or bold, sometimes disrespectfully.
Example Sentence: He was acting fresh with the teacher.