Engelsk

fresh

gb/fɹˈɛʃ/ us/fɹˈɛʃ/
A1 Engelsk
~ 1400
Betydninger
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adjective A1 property
1

Recently made or obtained

New or not used before.

Bruksmønster: [something] is fresh
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fresh' with 'raw'. 'Fresh' means new and good quality, not necessarily uncooked.
Synonymer
new (General term for something not old; 'fresh' often emphasizes quality or condition.)
Antonymer
stale (Describes food or air that is old and no longer good.)
Ordkombinasjoner
fresh bread |fresh fruit |fresh air |fresh produce |fresh water
Temaer
daily life |food |shopping |daily_life |food_drink |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The bakery sells fresh bread every morning.
  • I love the taste of fresh strawberries.
  • They brought in fresh supplies after the storm.
  • Fresh air filled the room when we opened the window.
  • The chef prefers to cook with fresh ingredients.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • This is fresh bread.
  • She eats fresh fruit every day.
  • We need fresh water to drink.
  • The window is open for fresh air.
  • I bought fresh milk from the store.
adjective A2 property
2

Clean and pleasantly cool

Clean and a little cool in a pleasant way.

Bruksmønster: [something] feels/smells fresh
Synonymer
crisp (Implies pleasantly cool and clean, often used for air or weather.)
Antonymer
stuffy (Describes air that is unpleasant and without freshness.)
Ordkombinasjoner
fresh air |fresh breeze |fresh scent
Temaer
daily life |nature |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The mountain air was fresh and invigorating.
  • After the rain, the garden smelled fresh.
  • She stepped outside for some fresh air.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I like fresh air.
  • The room smells fresh after cleaning.
  • We walked in the fresh morning breeze.
adjective B1 property
3

Inexperienced or new to something

New to a job or activity and without much experience.

Bruksmønster: fresh [to/at] [something]
Synonymer
inexperienced (Directly states lack of experience; 'fresh' can sound more positive.)
Antonymer
experienced (Has a lot of knowledge or skill from doing something for a long time.)
Ordkombinasjoner
fresh graduate |fresh recruit |fresh perspective
Temaer
work |education |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The company hired a fresh graduate from college.
  • She brought a fresh perspective to the project.
  • He was fresh to the job but eager to learn.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I am fresh at this job.
  • She is a fresh student here.
  • He has fresh ideas for the team.
adjective informal B2 property
4

Bold or cheeky in behavior

Speaking or acting in a rude way that shows too much confidence.

Bruksmønster: [someone] is fresh [with/to someone]
Synonymer
cheeky (Informal British English; playful but disrespectful boldness.)
Antonymer
polite (Shows respect and good manners.)
Ordkombinasjoner
get fresh with someone
Temaer
emotions |social behavior |communication |relationships |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • Don't get fresh with me, young man!
  • He made a fresh remark to the teacher.
  • She's known for being a bit fresh with her bosses.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • Do not get fresh with me.
  • He is fresh to his teacher.
  • She was fresh with her boss.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
fresh
IPA
GB/fɹˈɛʃ/
US/fɹˈɛʃ/
Stavelser og trykk
fresh (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (fresh)
Bøyingsformer
Adjective
  • Base: fresh
  • Comparative: fresher
  • Superlative: freshest
Ordfamilie
Forms
fresher adjective B1 freshest adjective
Core family
freshly adverb freshness noun A2
Related words
refresh verb B1 refreshing adjective refreshment noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
stale adjective A2
Advanced or less common
freshen verb freshener noun refreshingly adverb B2
Uttrykk

fresh start

1
/fɹˈɛʃ stˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase

A completely new beginning

A new chance to begin again after problems or mistakes.

Eksempler
  • After losing his job, he moved to another city for a fresh start.
  • The new year is the perfect time for a fresh start.

get fresh with someone

1
/ɡˈɛt fɹˈɛʃ wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom informal

Act rudely or flirtatiously toward someone inappropriately

To talk or act in a rude way, sometimes in a way that is too friendly or sexual without permission.

Eksempler
  • Don't get fresh with me, or you'll be sorry.
  • He was fired after getting fresh with a customer.

look fresh as a daisy

1
/lˈʊk fɹˈɛʃ ˈæz ə dˈeɪzi/
idiom informal

Look healthy and energetic

To look full of energy and not tired at all.

Eksempler
  • Even after the long flight, she looked fresh as a daisy.
  • You’ve been working all night but you still look fresh as a daisy.

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