fresh
gb/fɹˈɛʃ/ us/fɹˈɛʃ/
A1
Inglês
~ 1400
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
A1
property
1
Recently made or obtained
New or not used before.
Padrão de uso:
[something] is fresh
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fresh' with 'raw'. 'Fresh' means new and good quality, not necessarily uncooked.
Sinónimos
new (General term for something not old; 'fresh' often emphasizes quality or condition.)
Antónimos
stale (Describes food or air that is old and no longer good.)
Colocações
fresh bread
|fresh fruit
|fresh air
|fresh produce
|fresh water
Temas
daily life
|food
|shopping
|daily_life
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Padrão de uso:
[something] feels/smells fresh
Sinónimos
crisp (Implies pleasantly cool and clean, often used for air or weather.)
Antónimos
stuffy (Describes air that is unpleasant and without freshness.)
Colocações
fresh air
|fresh breeze
|fresh scent
Temas
daily life
|nature
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The mountain air was fresh and invigorating.
- After the rain, the garden smelled fresh.
- She stepped outside for some fresh air.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Padrão de uso:
fresh [to/at] [something]
Sinónimos
inexperienced (Directly states lack of experience; 'fresh' can sound more positive.)
Antónimos
experienced (Has a lot of knowledge or skill from doing something for a long time.)
Colocações
fresh graduate
|fresh recruit
|fresh perspective
Temas
work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is fresh [with/to someone]
Sinónimos
cheeky (Informal British English; playful but disrespectful boldness.)
Antónimos
polite (Shows respect and good manners.)
Colocações
get fresh with someone
Temas
emotions
|social behavior
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Do not get fresh with me.
- He is fresh to his teacher.
- She was fresh with her boss.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
fresh
IPA
GB/fɹˈɛʃ/
US/fɹˈɛʃ/
Sílabas e acento
fresh (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (fresh)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: fresh
- Comparative: fresher
- Superlative: freshest
Família de palavras
Expressões
fresh start
1/fɹˈɛʃ stˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
A completely new beginning
A new chance to begin again after problems or mistakes.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.