fresh
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Britannica Dictionary definition of FRESH
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a
:
newly produced, made, gathered, etc.
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not preserved by being frozen, canned, etc.
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fresh vegetables = vegetables fresh from the farm = farm-fresh vegetables
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You can use either fresh or dried basil for this recipe.
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fresh fish [=fish that were caught and killed very recently]
b
:
not old, spoiled, etc.
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fresh bread = bread fresh from the oven = oven-fresh bread
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The meat was kept fresh in the refrigerator.
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a bouquet of fresh flowers
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a
:
clean and pure
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fresh air
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fresh flavors
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fresh colors
b
:
not having an unpleasant smell, taste, etc.
c
:
not worn or dirty
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He changed into a fresh shirt.
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She brought a fresh change of clothes.
3
:
full of life and energy
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She rose fresh from a good night's sleep.
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She always seems to be (as) fresh as a daisy. [=very fresh; not at all tired]
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:
not containing salt
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a
:
newly made, experienced, or received
b
:
replacing something old or used
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Can I get you a fresh drink?
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I used a fresh piece of paper.
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Let's make a fresh start. [=let's start again]
c
:
remaining clear
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not faded
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I'd like to take the test soon, while the information is still fresh in my mind. [=while I still remember the information clearly]
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memories that remained fresh
d
:
new and original
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She offered fresh insight into the problem.
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a young writer with fresh ideas
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Let's try a fresh approach to this problem.
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a
:
behaving or talking in a rude or impolite way
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Don't be/get fresh with the teacher.
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a very fresh kid
b
old-fashioned
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behaving or talking in a way that shows sexual attraction to someone
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He tried to get fresh with me.
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of wind
:
fairly strong
a breath of fresh air
fresh from
or fresh out of
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having recently left or come from (a place, such as a school)
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new employees fresh out of college
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a young doctor fresh from medical school
fresh off the boat
— freshly
adverb-
a freshly baked pie
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freshly polished boots
— freshness
noun [count, noncount]-
The fruit had been shipped a great distance, and lacked flavor and freshness.
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Several critics praised the freshness of her style.
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fresh
/ˈfrɛʃ/
adverb
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fresh
/ˈfrɛʃ/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of FRESH
fresh out (of something)
US, informal
— used to say that you do not have any more of something
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“Are there any bagels left?” “I'm sorry, we're fresh out (of them).”
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I'm fresh out of ideas. [=I don't have any more ideas]
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We're fresh out of time.
