newly

Meaning

Very recently/lately; in the immediate past.

Frequency

C1
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈnuli/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle English newly, newely, neweliche, from Old English nīewlīċe (“newly”), equivalent to new + -ly. Compare Dutch nieuwelijks, German neulich, Danish nylig, Icelandic nýlega. More at new, -ly.

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