Word forms: comparative fresher, superlative freshest
1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
A fresh thing or amount replaces or is added to a previous thing or amount.
He asked Strathclyde police, which carried out the original investigation, to makefresh inquiries.
I need a new challenge and a fresh start somewhere else.
Synonyms: additional, more, new, other More Synonyms of fresh
2. adjective
Something that is fresh has been done, made, or experienced recently.
There were no fresh car tracks or footprints in the snow.
A puppy stepped in the fresh cement.
With the memory of the bombing fresh in her mind, Eleanor became increasingly agitated.
3. adjective
Fresh food has been picked or produced recently, and has not been preserved, for example by being frozen orput in a tin.
...locally caught fresh fish.
...fresh fruit.
freshnessuncountable noun
With oysters, as with all seafood, freshness equals quality.
Synonyms: novelty, creativity, originality, inventiveness More Synonyms of fresh
4. adjective
If you describe something as fresh, you like it because it is new and exciting.
These designers are full of fresh ideas.
...a fresh image.
Synonyms: new, original, novel, unusual More Synonyms of fresh
freshnessuncountable noun
There was a freshness and enthusiasm about the new students.
Synonyms: novelty, creativity, originality, inventiveness More Synonyms of fresh
5. adjective
If you describe something as fresh, you mean that it is pleasant, bright, and clean in appearance.
Gingham fabrics always look fresh and pretty.
freshnessuncountable noun
...the crisp freshness of laundered clothes.
Synonyms: novelty, creativity, originality, inventiveness More Synonyms of fresh
6. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
If something smells, tastes, or feels fresh, it is clean or cool.
The air was fresh and for a moment she felt revived.
Synonyms: invigorating, clear, clean, bright More Synonyms of fresh
freshnessuncountable noun
...the freshness of early morning.
Synonyms: novelty, creativity, originality, inventiveness More Synonyms of fresh
Synonyms: cleanness, shine, glow, bloom More Synonyms of fresh
7. adjective
Fresh water is water that is not salty, for example the water from rivers or lakes.
Fresh water and other commodities are in short supply.
8. adjective
If you say that the weather is fresh, you mean that it is fairly cold and windy.
It was a fine, fresh summer morning.
Outside the breeze was fresh and from the north.
Synonyms: cool, cold, refreshing, brisk More Synonyms of fresh
9. graded adjective
Fresh colours are clear, bright, and fairly light.
...a semi-circular mosaic, its startling colours still fresh.
Synonyms: vivid, bright, verdant [literary], undimmed More Synonyms of fresh
10. graded adjective
If someone has a fresh face or complexion, their skin looks healthy.
His fresh complexion made him look younger than he was.
Synonyms: rosy, clear, fair, bright More Synonyms of fresh
11. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If you feel fresh, you feel full of energy and enthusiasm.
It's vital we are as fresh as possible for those matches.
I nearly always wake up fresh and rested.
Synonyms: lively, rested, bright, keen More Synonyms of fresh
12. adjective
Fresh paint is not yet dry.
[US]regional note: in BRIT, use wet
13. adjective
If you are fresh from a particular place or experience, you have just come from that place or you havejust had that experience. You can also say that someone is fresh out of a place.
I returned to the office, fresh from Heathrow. [+ from]
Fresh from their semi-final win over Germany, Britain took a promising early lead.
From what I've heard he started wheeling and dealing fresh out of college. [+ out of]
14.
See fresh out of something
More Synonyms of fresh
fresh-
(freʃ-)
combining form [ADJECTIVE noun]
Fresh- is added to past participles in order to form adjectives which describe something as having been recently made or done.
...a vase of fresh-cut flowers.
...a meadow of fresh-mown hay.
fresh in British English
(frɛʃ)
adjective
1.
not stale or deteriorated; newly made, harvested, etc
fresh bread
fresh strawberries
2.
newly acquired, created, found, etc
fresh publications
3.
novel; original
a fresh outlook
4.
latest; most recent
fresh developments
5.
further; additional; more
fresh supplies
6.
not canned, frozen, or otherwise preserved
fresh fruit
7.
(of water) not salt
8.
bright or clear
a fresh morning
9.
chilly or invigorating
a fresh breeze
10.
not tired; alert; refreshed
11.
not worn or faded
fresh colours
12.
having a healthy or ruddy appearance
13.
newly or just arrived; straight
fresh from the presses
14.
youthful or inexperienced
15. mainly US
designating a female farm animal, esp a cow, that has recently given birth
16. informal
presumptuous or disrespectful; forward
17. Northern England dialect
partially intoxicated; tipsy
noun
18.
the fresh part or time of something
19. another name for freshet
verb
20. obsolete
to make or become fresh; freshen
adverb
21.
in a fresh manner; freshly
22. fresh out of
Derived forms
freshly (ˈfreshly)
adverb
freshness (ˈfreshness)
noun
Word origin
Old English fersc fresh, unsalted; related to Old High German frisc, Old French freis, Old Norse ferskr
fresh in American English1
(frɛʃ)
adjective
1.
a.
recently produced, obtained, or arrived
b.
newly made
fresh coffee
2.
having original strength, vigor, quality, taste, etc.
; esp.,
a.
not preserved by being salted, pickled, canned, or frozen
fresh meat, fresh vegetables
b.
not spoiled, rotten, or stale
c.
not tired; vigorous; lively
to feel fresh after a nap
d.
not worn, soiled, faded, etc.; vivid; bright; clean
e.
youthful or healthy in appearance
a fresh complexion
3.
not known before; new; recent
fresh information
4.
additional; further
a fresh start
5.
a.
inexperienced; unaccustomed
b.
having just arrived
6.
original, spontaneous, and stimulating
fresh ideas
7.
cool and refreshing; invigorating
a fresh spring day
8.
brisk; strong
said of the wind
9.
not salt
said of water
10.
designating or of a cow that has just begun to give milk, as after having borne a calf
noun
11.
the fresh part
12.
a freshet
13.
a pool or stream of fresh water
adverb
14.
in a fresh manner
verb intransitive, verb transitive
15.
to make or become fresh
SIMILAR WORDS: new
Idioms:
fresh out (of)
Derived forms
freshness (ˈfreshness)
noun
Word origin
ME < OE fersc, but altered under infl. of OFr fres, fresche < Gmc *friska (> Ger frisch & OE fersc)
fresh in American English2
(frɛʃ)
US
adjective
Informal
bold; saucy; impertinent; impudent
Derived forms
freshly (ˈfreshly)
adverb
freshness (ˈfreshness)
noun
Word origin
< Ger frech, bold, impudent (akin to OE fræc < IE base *preg-, bold, greedy): confused with fresh1
More idioms containing
fresh
fresh as a daisy
a breath of fresh air
Examples of 'fresh' in a sentence
fresh
Yet as a wartime document the exhibition feels fresh and alive.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
You have to keep moving on and introducing yourself to different instruments and fresh ideas.
The Sun (2016)
This campaign they remain a breath of fresh air due to the honesty of their manager.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We are all suffering from prickly heat and the insects and the lack of any fresh food.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
For a totally fresh fruits de mer experience go to the little warehouse nearby.
The Sun (2016)
It might not look glamorous, but it will always be fresh and classic.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
After a wet and windy night, westerly winds made much of the north and west brighter and fresher.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Not with antagonism, but through mercy, by winning people over to a fresh cast of mind.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
If there is a choice between using fresh vegetables and canned foods always choose the former.
Lashford, Stephanie The Residue Report - an action plan for safer food (1988)
You can take a fresh look at home plans and get them on the move.
The Sun (2011)
He runs well fresh and is fairly weighted.
The Sun (2014)
The limited fresh fish range is supported by a solid frozen section.
Smith, Drew Food Watch (1994)
Your fresh ideas will revitalise a relationship.
The Sun (2013)
This provides warm but fresh air without having to open the windows in winter.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This way it feels more fresh and alive.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
White with brights looks fresh and modern.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Store fresh fruit and vegetables somewhere cool and dark.
Lamplugh, Diana & Sterwin, Diana & Nottidge, Pamela Survive the Nine to Five - a woman's guide to working well (1989)
When you crave something sweet eat fresh fruit instead.
Holford, Patrick The Family Nutrition Workbook (1988)
Wipe the fresh mushrooms clean and quarter.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Bran flakes with skimmed milk topped with slices of fresh or canned peach.
The Sun (2006)
Times are indeed adverse and a fresh look at the defence review would pay dividends.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
In the hotel and most of the restaurants the food was both fresh and local.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
You have fresh ideas plus the cool confidence and stamina to put them into action.
The Sun (2011)
They also brought the fresh air of democracy.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Her classes feel new and fresh and are verging on the addictive.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Her mind would remain fresh and attentive and her body would stay lean and alert with good muscle tone.
Whiteside, Dr Mike Banish Headaches -how to obtain fast, drug-free relief from headache (1990)
You will see that the space given to ready meals frequently outstrips that given to fresh meat and fish combined.
Joanna Blythman SHOPPED: The Shocking Power of British Supermarkets (2004)
It is more interesting to make a fresh purchase than to dispose of something you have held for a long time.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
You could replace the coriander with ginger by finely chopping an inch of fresh ginger and adding with the onion at the beginning.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The mind should be fresh and alert, the body relaxed.
Evans, Andrew The Secrets of Musical Confidence (1994)
Word lists with
fresh
Weather descriptions
In other languages
fresh
British English: fresh /frɛʃ/ ADJECTIVE
replacing something A fresh thing or amount replaces or is added to an existing thing or amount.
The waiter placed a fresh glass on the table.
American English: fresh
Arabic: طَازِج
Brazilian Portuguese: fresco
Chinese: 新的
Croatian: svjež
Czech: čerstvý
Danish: frisk
Dutch: vers
European Spanish: fresco reciente
Finnish: tuore
French: frais récent
German: frisch
Greek: φρέσκος
Italian: fresco
Japanese: 新鮮な
Korean: 신선한
Norwegian: fersk
Polish: świeży
European Portuguese: fresco
Romanian: nou
Russian: свежий
Latin American Spanish: fresco
Swedish: färsk
Thai: ใหม่
Turkish: taze
Ukrainian: новий
Vietnamese: tươi
British English: fresh /frɛʃ/ ADJECTIVE
food If food is fresh, it has been picked or made a short time ago.
Eat some fresh fruit every day.
American English: fresh
Arabic: طازِج
Brazilian Portuguese: fresco
Chinese: 新鲜的食物
Croatian: svjež
Czech: čerstvý
Danish: frisk
Dutch: vers
European Spanish: fresco
Finnish: tuore
French: fraislégumes
German: frisch
Greek: φρέσκος
Italian: fresco
Japanese: 新鮮な
Korean: 신선한
Norwegian: fersk
Polish: świeży
European Portuguese: fresco
Romanian: proaspăt
Russian: свежий
Latin American Spanish: fresco
Swedish: färsk
Thai: สด
Turkish: taze
Ukrainian: свіжий
Vietnamese: tươi
British English: fresh /frɛʃ/ ADJECTIVE
waterFresh water has no salt in it. The water in rivers is fresh.
American English: fresh
Arabic: ماءٌ عَذْب
Brazilian Portuguese: doce
Chinese: 淡的水
Croatian: slatkovodan
Czech: sladkývoda
Danish: fersk
Dutch: zoet
European Spanish: dulce
Finnish: makea
French: douceeau douce
German: Süßwasser
Greek: γλυκός
Italian: fresco
Japanese: 淡水の
Korean: 소금이 안든
Norwegian: fersk
Polish: słodka (woda)
European Portuguese: doce
Romanian: dulcedespre apă
Russian: пресный
Latin American Spanish: agua dulce
Swedish: frisk
Thai: น้ำจืด
Turkish: taze
Ukrainian: прісний
Vietnamese: ngọt
British English: fresh /frɛʃ/ ADJECTIVE
airFresh air is clean and cool.
American English: fresh
Arabic: الهَوَاءُ الطَّلْق
Brazilian Portuguese: fresco
Chinese: 新鲜的空气
Croatian: hladan
Czech: svěží
Danish: frisk
Dutch: fris
European Spanish: fresco
Finnish: raikas
French: fraisair
German: frisch
Greek: καθαρός
Italian: fresco
Japanese: すがすがしい
Korean: 상쾌한
Norwegian: frisk
Polish: świeży
European Portuguese: fresco
Romanian: proaspăt
Russian: чистый
Latin American Spanish: fresco
Swedish: frisk
Thai: สดชื่น
Turkish: temiz
Ukrainian: свіжий
Vietnamese: trong lành
All related terms of 'fresh'
box-fresh
unused or unspoiled ; straight from the packaging
fresh air
You can describe the air outside as fresh air , especially when you mean that it is good for you because it does not contain dirt or dangerous substances.
fresh-run
(of fish) newly migrated upstream from the sea, esp to spawn
fresh-faced
having a healthy or ruddy appearance
fresh gale
a gale of force eight on the Beaufort scale
fresh meat
Meat is flesh taken from a dead animal that people cook and eat.
fresh snow
Snow consists of a lot of soft white bits of frozen water that fall from the sky in cold weather .
fresh water
water that is not salt
factory-fresh
coming directly from the factory ; brand new
fresh breeze
a fairly strong breeze of force five on the Beaufort scale
fresh insight
If you gain insight or an insight into a complex situation or problem, you gain an accurate and deep understanding of it.
fresh produce
Produce is food or other things that are grown in large quantities to be sold.
fresh challenge
A challenge is something new and difficult which requires great effort and determination .
fresh election
An election is a process in which people vote to choose a person or group of people to hold an official position.
fresh evidence
Evidence is anything that you see, experience, read , or are told that causes you to believe that something is true or has really happened .
fresh out of
having just run out of supplies of
fresh allegation
An allegation is a statement saying that someone has done something wrong .
fresh ingredients
Ingredients are the things that are used to make something, especially all the different foods you use when you are cooking a particular dish .
fresh out (of)
having just sold or used up the last one or part (of)
fresh perspective
A particular perspective is a particular way of thinking about something, especially one that is influenced by your beliefs or experiences .
fresh-air fiend
a person who enjoys being outdoors or having good ventilation when indoors
fresh as a daisy
very fresh , bright , or alert
a breath of fresh air
someone or something that is pleasantly different from what you are used to
fresh out of something
If you are fresh out of something, you have recently used the last of it and have none left.
be a breath of fresh air
If you describe something new or different as a breath of fresh air , you mean that it makes a situation or subject more interesting or exciting .
new blood/fresh blood/young blood
You can use the expressions new blood , fresh blood , or young blood to refer to people who are brought into an organization to improve it by thinking of new ideas or new ways of doing things.
for a breath of fresh air/for a breath of air
If you go outside for a breath of fresh air or for a breath of air , you go outside because it is unpleasantly warm indoors .
Chinese translation of 'fresh'
fresh
(frɛʃ)
adj
[food, bread, vegetables]新鲜(鮮)的 (xīnxiān de)
[paint, footprints]新的 (xīn de)
[water]淡的 (dàn de)
(= new)[approach, way]新颖(穎)的 (xīnyǐng de)
(= recent)[instructions, inquiries]附加的 (fùjiā de)
[memories]鲜(鮮)明的 (xiānmíng de)
(= cheeky)[person]冒失的 (màoshi de)
fresh air新鲜(鮮)空气(氣) (xīnxiān kōngqì)
to make a fresh start重新开(開)始 (chóngxīn kāishǐ)
he's fresh from or out of university他刚(剛)刚(剛)大学(學)毕(畢)业(業) (tā gānggāng dàxué bìyè)
to be fresh out of sth (inf) 刚(剛)刚(剛)用完某物 (gānggāng yòngwán mǒuwù)
All related terms of 'fresh'
fresh air
新鲜(鮮)空气(氣) xīnxiān kōngqì
a breath of fresh air
( fig ) 新意 xīnyì
to be fresh out of sth
( inf ) 刚(剛)刚(剛)用完某物 gānggāng yòngwán mǒuwù
to make a fresh start
重新开(開)始 chóngxīn kāishǐ
new or fresh or young blood
( fig ) 新生力量 xīnshēng lìliang
he's fresh from or out of university
他刚(剛)刚(剛)大学(學)毕(畢)业(業) tā gānggāng dàxué bìyè
to go out for a breath of (fresh) air
出去呼吸(新鲜(鮮))空气(氣) chūqù hūxī (xīnxiān) kōngqì
1 (adjective)
Definition
further or additional
He asked the police to make fresh enquiries.
Synonyms
additional
Additional troops have been sent to the region.
more
new
Many are looking for a new source of income by taking on freelance work.
other
added
For added protection, choose moisturising lipsticks with sunscreen.
further
There was nothing further to be done.
extra
Extra staff have been taken on to cover busy periods.
renewed
supplementary
the question of whether or not we need to take supplementary vitamins
auxiliary
2 (adjective)
fresh footprints in the snow
Synonyms
clear
It was a clear case of mistaken identity.
marked
There has been a marked increase in crimes against property.
plain
It was plain to me that he was lying.
distinct
There was a distinct change in her attitude.
noticeable
These changes have had no noticeable effect on productivity.
clear-cut
She won a clear-cut victory in yesterday's election.
3 (adjective)
Definition
(of food) not canned or frozen
A meal with fresh ingredients doesn't take long to prepare.
Synonyms
natural
He prefers to use high quality natural produce.
raw
two ships carrying raw sugar
crude
8.5 million tonnes of crude steel
unsalted
unprocessed
uncured
unpreserved
undried
green
Pick and ripen any green fruits in a warm dark place.
Opposites
frozen
,
salted
,
preserved
,
pickled
,
tinned
4 (adjective)
Definition
most recent
These designers are full of fresh ideas.
Synonyms
new
They opened a factory in India to manufacture this new invention.
original
an original idea
novel
Clubs are always looking at novel ways to raise cash.
unusual
rare and unusual plants
latest
Latest reports say that another five people have been rushed to hospital.
different
Try to think of a menu that is interesting and different.
recent
a faster, sleeker, more recent model
modern
a more tailored and modern style
up-to-date
this season's
unconventional
He was known for his unconventional behaviour.
unorthodox
ground-breaking
left-field (informal)
new-fangled
modernistic
Opposites
old
,
ordinary
,
dull
,
stereotyped
,
trite
5 (adjective)
The air was fresh and she felt revived.
Synonyms
invigorating
the bright sun and invigorating northern air
clear
I can look back on things with a clear conscience.
clean
Disease is not a problem because clean water is available.
bright
sweet
I gulped a breath of sweet air.
pure
demands for pure and clean river water
stiff
a stiff breeze rustling the trees
crisp
a crisp autumn day
sparkling
bracing
a bracing walk
refreshing
brisk
spanking
unpolluted
Opposites
warm
,
stale
,
musty
,
impure
6 (adjective)
Definition
(of a wind) cold and fairly strong
The breeze was fresh and from the north.
Synonyms
cool
I felt a current of cool air.
cold
It was bitterly cold outside.
refreshing
Herbs have been used for centuries to make refreshing drinks.
brisk
The breeze was cool, brisk and invigorating.
chilly
It was a chilly afternoon.
nippy
It can get quite nippy in the evenings.
7 (adjective)
Definition
not worn or faded
a semi-circular mosaic, its colours still fresh
Synonyms
vivid
a vivid blue sky
bright
a bright red dress
verdant (literary)
a small verdant garden with a view over Paris
undimmed
unfaded
Opposites
old
,
weary
8 (adjective)
Definition
having a healthy or ruddy appearance
His fresh complexion made him look young.
Synonyms
rosy
She had bright, rosy cheeks.
clear
Most places will be dry with clear skies.
fair
Weather conditions were fair.
bright
the bright winter sky
healthy
She had a normal pregnancy and delivered a healthy child.
glowing
a happy face, glowing with good health
hardy
They grew up to be farmers, round-faced and hardy.
blooming
wholesome
The food was filling and wholesome.
ruddy
He had a naturally ruddy complexion.
florid
He was a stout, florid man.
dewy
good
If the weather's good tomorrow, we'll go for a picnic.
Opposites
sickly
,
pallid
9 (adjective)
Definition
not tired
I nearly always wake up fresh and rested.
Synonyms
lively
She had a sweet, lively personality.
rested
bright
keen
vital
It is tragic to see how the disease has diminished a once vital person.
restored
alert
His grandfather is still alert at 93.
bouncing
They are bouncing with good health in the summer.
revived
refreshed
vigorous
The choir and orchestra gave a vigorous performance of Haydn's oratorio.
energetic
Two-year-olds can be incredibly energetic.
sprightly
the sprightly 85-year-old president
invigorated
spry
chipper (informal)
full of beans (informal)
like a new man or woman or person
full of vim and vigour
unwearied
bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal)
Opposites
exhausted
,
weary
10 (adjective)
Definition
youthful or inexperienced
The soldiers were fresh recruits.
Synonyms
inexperienced
They are inexperienced when it comes to decorating.
new
young
I was still too young to understand what was going on.
green
He was a young lad, very green and immature.
natural
raw
He is still raw but his potential shows.
youthful
I'm a very youthful 50.
unqualified
callow
Although he's 25, he still behaves like a callow youth in some ways.
untrained
It is nonsense to say we have untrained staff dealing with emergencies.
untried
artless
uncultivated
wet behind the ears
Opposites
old
,
experienced
11 (adjective)
Definition
overfamiliar or disrespectful
(informal)
Don't get fresh with me.
Synonyms
cheeky (informal)
They sat making cheeky comments about passers-by.
bold
Some young people may seem bold and confident, but inside they are very fragile.
brazen
a brazen dive to win a free-kick
impertinent
I don't like strangers who ask impertinent questions.
forward
She is very forward and confident.
familiar
The driver of that taxi-cab seemed to me familiar to the point of impertinence.
flip (informal)
saucy
a saucy joke
audacious
Audacious thieves stole her car from under her nose.
sassy (informal)
pert
pert questions
disrespectful
People shouldn't treat each other in this disrespectful way.
presumptuous
It would be presumptuous of me to give an opinion.
insolent
They can be insolent and difficult to get along with.
impudent
Some were well behaved, while others were impudent.
smart-alecky (informal)
Opposites
well-mannered
Additional synonyms
in the sense of added
For added protection, choose moisturising lipsticks with sunscreen.
Synonyms
extra,
more,
other,
further,
fresh,
additional,
supplementary,
auxiliary,
add-on,
supplemental,
ancillary
in the sense of alert
His grandfather is still alert at 93.
Synonyms
quick-witted,
spirited,
quick,
bright,
sharp,
active,
lively,
brisk,
on the ball (informal),
nimble,
agile,
sprightly,
bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal)
in the sense of audacious
Definition
impudent or presumptuous
Audacious thieves stole her car from under her nose.