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Webster 1913 Edition
News
News
(nūz)
, n
[From New; cf. F.
nounelles
. News
is plural in form, but is commonly used with a singular verb.] 1.
A report of recent occurrences; information of something that has lately taken place, or of something before unknown; fresh tidings; recent intelligence.
Evil
news
rides post, while good news
baits. Milton.
2.
Something strange or newly happened.
It is no
news
for the weak and poor to be a prey to the strong and rich. L’Estrange.
3.
A bearer of news; a courier; a newspaper.
[Obs.]
There cometh a
news
thither with his horse. Pepys.
Webster 1828 Edition
News
NEWS
,Noun.
1.
Recent account; fresh information of something that has lately taken place at a distance, or of something before unknown; tidings. We have news from Constantinople. News has just arrived. This news is favorable.Evil news rides fast, while good news baits.
It is no news for the weak and poor to be a prey to the strong and rich.
2.
A newspaper.Definition 2024
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English
Noun
news (uncountable)
- New information of interest.
- Is there any news about the storm?
- That was not much news in the press release.
- Reports of current events broadcast via media such as newspapers or television.
- Did you listen to the news tonight?
- The news is that Mr. Jones died yesterday from cancer.
- (computing, Internet) posts published on newsgroups
Derived terms
Terms derived from news
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Translations
new information of interest
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reports of current events
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Statistics
Most common English words before 1923: provide · determined · month · #820: news · prepared · support · bit