Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Not long ago, recently created or arrived
Newly
/ˈnjuːli/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
They are newly married.Her newly painted room looks brighter.
Etymology:
The word newly originated from the Old English nīwlice, a combination of nīwe for new and -lice, which was used to form adverbs. It has been in use since before the 12th century as an adverb indicating recentness.
Usage Statistics:
24 mentions per 1 million words 
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