news
gb/njˈuz/ us/njˈuz/
A2
English
~ 800
hírek, híradó, hír
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] reads/hears/watches the news
I saw the news about the earthquake on TV last night.
Tegnap este láttam a tévében a földrengésről szóló hírt.
The news reported a big change in government policy.
A hírekben jelentős változásról számoltak be a kormányzati politikában.
She checks the news every morning before work.
This story has been all over the news for days.
The local news covered the opening of the new park.
Learner examples
I watch the news every day.
Mindennap nézem a híreket.
The news is on at six o’clock.
Hatkor kezdődik a híradó.
He told me the news about the storm.
The news is very bad today.
We heard the news on the radio.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'a news' as countable, but 'news' is uncountable in English. Say 'some news' or 'a piece of news'.
Meaning
Information about current events
Collocations
breaking news
|news report
|news story
|news channel
|news headline
Synonyms
report (Often refers to a single account of an event, not the general concept of current information.)
|
information (A broader term that can apply to any facts or data, not just recent events.)
Antonyms
rumor (A piece of unverified or unofficial information, often speculative.)
Themes
media
|communication
|daily life
|daily_life
|politics
Definition
Information about things that have happened recently, especially important events in the world or in a community.
Reports or information about recent or important events, especially as broadcast or published by media.
NOUN
A2
2
hír
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] tells [someone] the news
I have some good news — I got the job!
Van egy jó hírem — megkaptam az állást!
She called to give me the news about her engagement.
Felhívott, hogy elmondja a hírt: eljegyezték.
We were shocked by the sad news of his passing.
They shared their exciting news with all their friends.
Learner examples
I have good news for you.
Van egy jó hírem számodra.
He told us the bad news.
Elmondta nekünk a rossz hírt.
She gave me the news about her baby.
We heard the happy news from them.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'news' with 'new'. Remember 'news' means information; 'new' means not old.
Meaning
Personal update or information
Collocations
good news
|bad news
|share news
|hear news
Synonyms
update (A modern, informal alternative, often used in digital communication.)
Antonyms
silence (The absence of any new information or communication.)
Themes
communication
|relationships
|daily_life
Definition
New information about what has happened to someone you know.
Information about recent events in someone's personal life or social circle.
Grammar
Dictionary form
news
IPA
GB/njˈuz/
US/njˈuz/
Syllables & stress
news (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (news)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: news
- Plural: news
Word family
Related words
Advanced or less common
newsworthy
adjective C1
Expressions
breaking news
1/bɹˈeɪkɪŋ njˈuz/
fixed phrase
Urgent newly reported event
Important new information that is being reported right now.
Examples
- We interrupt this program for breaking news about the hurricane.
- Breaking news: The president has announced new measures.
in other news
1/ˈɪn ˈʌðɚ njˈuz/
fixed phrase
Changing to another topic in reports
Used to introduce a new topic in a report or conversation.
Examples
- In other news, the city will open a new library next month.
- And in other news, local schools are improving their test scores.
make the news
1/mˈeɪk ðə njˈuz/
fixed phrase
Be reported by media
To be written about or shown in newspapers, TV, etc.
Examples
- His invention made the news all over the country.
- The protest made the news last night.
no news is good news
1/nˈoʊ njˈuz ˈɪz ɡˈʊd njˈuz/
idiom
Silence suggests nothing is wrong
If you have not heard anything, it probably means everything is fine.
Examples
- I haven’t heard from them for a week, but no news is good news.
- Remember, no news is good news — they would call if there was a problem.
spread the news
1/spɹˈɛd ðə njˈuz/
fixed phrase
Share information widely
To tell many people about something new.
Examples
- They quickly spread the news about their wedding.
- Please spread the news so everyone knows about the meeting.