fresh · adj
fresh (RECENT)
B2 recently made, done, arrived, etc., and especially not yet changed by time
Dictionary examples:
There was a fresh fall of snow during the night. (19.0)
The events of last year are still fresh in people's minds. (26.8)
Some people like the smell of fresh paint, but I don't. (31.4)
fresh (SKIN)
C2 Fresh skin looks healthy.
Dictionary examples:
a fresh complexion (46.7)
fresh (NOT TIRED)
C1 having a lot of energy and not feeling tired
Dictionary examples:
We got up the next day feeling fresh and relaxed. (28.6)
fresh water
C2 water from lakes, rivers, etc. that has no salt in it
Dictionary examples:
These fish live in fresh water. (14.2)
a breath of fresh air
C2 someone or something that is new, different, and exciting
Dictionary examples:
Having Eve around has been a breath of fresh air. (13.6)
fresh (NOT OLD)
A2 Fresh food has been produced or collected recently and has not been frozen, dried, etc.
Dictionary examples:
My dog thinks fresh carrots are orange bones! (0.0)
The fresh fish jumped back into the shopping cart! (0.0)
My brother thinks fresh socks grow on trees! (0.0)
fresh fruit/vegetables/fish/bread (25.8)
fresh (CLEAN/COOL)
B1 smelling clean or feeling pleasantly cool
Dictionary examples:
After showering, I felt as fresh as a penguin in an ice bath. (0.0)
The fresh mountain air made me feel like a superhero, minus the cape. (0.0)
The fresh smell of clean laundry made me want to hug my washing machine. (0.0)
a fresh smell/breeze (26.9)
fresh (DIFFERENT)
B1 new or different from what was there before
Dictionary examples:
The company's fresh policy: nap time for all employees. (0.0)
My grandma's fresh approach to texting is using only emojis. (0.0)
The school's fresh uniform design: pajamas and slippers. (0.0)
We're looking for fresh ideas. (16.3)
We need to take a fresh look at the problem. (19.8)
They decided to move abroad and make a fresh start. (41.1)
fresh air
B1 air outside buildings or away from the city that is clean and cool
Dictionary examples:
He opened the window for fresh air and his papers flew away. (0.0)
He went for fresh air and accidentally joined a marathon. (0.0)
He went outside for fresh air and found his car covered in snow. (0.0)
Let's go outside and get some fresh air. (16.4)