# newly

Pronunciation: US say "NOO-lee" /ˈnuli/; UK say "NYOO-lee" /ˈnjuːli/

## Adverb

1. Only a short while ago; in the time just past.
   - Simple: Only a short time ago, just a little while back.
   - _The newly elected mayor promised sweeping reforms within her first month._
   - _Snow had already covered the newly paved road before it could dry._

## Origin

From Middle English newly (also newely, neweliche), from Old English nīewlīċe, equivalent to "new" plus "-ly", with cognates such as Dutch nieuwelijks, German neulich, Danish nylig, and Icelandic nýlega.

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