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New Deal, the
make (a country) neutral by international agreement
—ization /njuːtrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən||nuːtrə-/ n [U]
neu·tri·no /njuːˈtriːnəʊ||ˈnuː-/ n pl. neutrinos tech something
that is smaller than an atom and has no electrical charge
neu·tron /ˈnjuːtrɒn||ˈnuːtrɑːn/ n a very small piece of matter
that carries no electricity and that together with the PROTON
forms the NUCLEUS (=central part) of an atom → see also
ELECTRON
'neutron ,bomb n a kind of NUCLEAR bomb that destroys life
but which causes little damage to property
Ne·va·da /nɪˈvɑːdə||-ˈvæ-/ written abbrev. NV a state in the
western US, between California and Utah. Nevada is mostly
desert, and it is the driest part of the US. Its most important
industry is gambling (GAMBLE), especially in Las Vegas, and it
is also known for the city of RENO, where it is very easy to get
a DIVORCE. —Nevadan n, adj
nev·er /ˈnevər/ adv 1 not ever; not at any time: I've never
been to Paris. | I've never been so annoyed in all my life! (=I
was extremely annoyed) | I'll never forget that night. | Never
leave your car unlocked. | Never (before) have I met with such
great kindness. | 'Have you ever eaten snails?' 'No, and I hope I
never will!' 2 (in certain phrases) not: Never fear! (=don't
worry) | He never so much as said 'Thanks'. (=didn't even
thank me) | This dirty shirt will never do for your interview.
(=isn't good enough to wear) | (shows surprise) I never knew
you were interested in football! | (BrE) You're never eighteen!
(=surely not) 3 (Well) I never (did)! I've never seen/heard
anything like this! → see also never mind (MIND²)
USAGE Compare these sentences which describe how
often something happens. Notice that things happen more
often as you go down the list: 1 The sun never shines at
night. 2 I rarely/hardly ever/seldom (fml) work at the
week-end. 3 I occasionally/sometimes work late on
Fridays. 4 They often/frequently eat out at a restaurant.
5 She usually/nearly always comes to work by train.
6 The sun always rises in the east.
nev·er-'ending adj continuous, never stopping, or at least
not for a very long time: a never-ending catalogue of all his
illnesses
nev·er·more /ˌnevəˈmɔːr||-vɔːr-/ adv poet never again →
compare EVERMORE
nev·er·'never n on the never-never BrE humor slang by HIRE
PURCHASE: to buy a car on the never-never
nev·er-'never land an imaginary and wonderful place; a
FANTASY or dream land (from the imaginary country in the
story of PETER PAN by J.M. BARRIE in which children always
remain children and never grow up)
nev·er·the·less /ˌnevəðəˈles||-vɔːr-/ also nonetheless adv
in spite of that; yet: What you said was true but (it was)
nevertheless unkind. | I can't go. Nevertheless, I appreciate the
invitation. | This year's fall in profits was not unexpected.
Nevertheless, it is very disappointing.
Ne·vis /ˈniːvɪs/ an island which is one of the LEEWARD
ISLANDS and is also part of ST KITTS-NEVIS, an island state in
the Caribbean Sea → see also BEN NEVIS
new /njuː||nuː/ adj 1 having existed for only a short time;
recently begun, made, built etc: a new film | a new
government | the newest fashions | This idea isn't new. | Have
you seen their new baby? | [also n, the] The new is sometimes
more attractive than the old. 2 [no comp.] not used or owned
by anyone before: They sell new and secondhand books. | a
brand new bicycle 3 [A] a) only recently found or known:
the discovery of a new star | important new evidence in the
murder trial b) having been in the stated position or state
for only a short time: a new member of the club | the new
nations of Africa 4 [A no comp.] different from an earlier one
of the same kind; (an)other: Our teacher got a new job, so our
class had to have a new teacher. (=another teacher) | They've
gone to Australia to start a new life. | The company is moving
into new markets. 5 first picked of a crop: delicious little new
peas 6 [F+to] a) just beginning to know about or do; still
unfamiliar with: a young clerk new to the job b) unfamiliar
to: Her name is new to me; I've never heard of her
before. 7 new·ly; recently: a newborn baby | a new-laid
egg → see also NEWLY, NEWS 8 What's new? AmE infml
(friendly greeting) —ness n [U]
USAGE New is a general word for something that exists
now but has been in existence for only a short time: a
new road/law/book. Recent describes something that
happened or came into existence a short time ago, and is
used especially of events: our recent holiday | The recent
election produced a new government. Modern covers a
longer period of time than new and means 'belonging to
the present time or the not too distant past': an
examination in modern history, from 1550 to the present
day. | Modern medical science has conquered many
diseases. Contemporary means 'belonging to the
present': contemporary art/music. Current describes
something that exists now, but was different before and
may be different again: The current fashion is for men to
have short hair.
,New 'Age adv connected with the belief in SPIRITUAL ideas,
cures, and way of life that became popular in the US and UK
in the late 20th century. New Age ideas are not based on
Christian belief, but include some ideas from some Asian
religions such as Buddhism. New Age activities include
YOGA, MEDITATION, and ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, and there are
New Age shops selling books, medicines, music, and other
products.
,New Age 'traveller n especially in the UK, someone who
chooses not to live the way that other people live in
ordinary society, and who lives in vehicles with other
people who travel in groups from place to place. Many
people disapprove of them because they usually do not have
jobs and they are believed to use illegal drugs. Some New
Age travellers get involved in attempts to prevent new roads
from being built. → compare GIPSY
New·ark /ˈnjuːək||ˈnuːərk/ 1 a large city and port in New
Jersey, US, which is next to the Hudson River and across
from New York City 2 Newark International Airport one of
the main airports on the East Coast of the US, used espe-
cially by people travelling to New York City 3 a town in
Nottinghamshire in central England, whose full name is
Newark-on-Trent
,new 'blood n [U] new members of a group, especially when
thought of as bringing new ideas, ENERGY etc: What we need
in this company is (some) new blood.
new·born /ˈnjuːbɔːn||ˈnuːbɔːrn/ adj [A] (of a baby) recently
born —newborn n: clothes for newborns
,new 'broom n especially BrE a newly appointed person who is
eager to make changes, not necessarily approved of by
people already there
New Bruns·wick /njuː ˈbrɒnzwɪk||nuː-/ a PROVINCE of
Canada on the Gulf of St Lawrence
New·burg /ˈnjuːbɜːg||ˈnuːbɜːrg/ adj [after n] cooked in a thick
liquid made from cream, eggs, butter, wine, and SPICES such
as NUTMEG or PAPRIKA: lobster Neuburg
New·cas·tle¹ /ˈnjuːkɑːsəl||ˈnuːkæsəl/ a large industrial city
and port on the River Tyne in northeast England, whose full
name is Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle used to have a large
coal mining and shipbuilding industry, but much of the old
industry has now closed down. People from Newcastle are
informally called Geordies, and they have their own DIALECT
of English and their own ACCENT (=way of pronouncing
words) which is also called Geordie and is easy to recognize.
They are also known for their great love of football, and the
most important local team is Newcastle United.
Newcastle² a city, port, and important industrial centre in
New South Wales, southeast Australia, near where the
Hunter River joins the sea
,Newcastle 'Brown trademark a type of strong dark beer
made in the north of England, and usually sold in tall
bottles
new·com·er /ˈnjuːkmər||ˈnu-/ n [(to)] a person who has
only recently arrived or only recently started an activity: a
newcomer to the city (=visiting or living there for the first
time) | I'm a newcomer to teaching.
,New 'Deal, the 1 a programme of economic and social
changes that was introduced in the US by President Franklin
D. Roosevelt in 1933, in order to help people who had lost
their jobs or their property as a result of the Great Depression.
It included money for farmers to borrow and an important
programme of PUBLIC WORKS (=work on new roads, public