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The newcomer sat beside me at lunch.
What does Newcomer mean?
A newcomer is someone new to a place or group.
Dictionary definition
A person who has recently arrived or recently joined a group.
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Our coach welcomed every newcomer to the team.
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A friendly greeting can help a newcomer feel included in a new community.
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What does newcomer mean?
A person who has recently arrived or recently joined a group.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to newcomer?
New Arrival is close in meaning to newcomer.
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Which word or phrase is closest to the opposite of newcomer?
Longtime member contrasts with the meaning of newcomer.
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Newcomer
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noo · kum · er · strongest beat: noo
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WordNewcomer.
Partnoun.
MeaningNewcomer means A newcomer is someone new to a place or group.
ExampleExample: The newcomer sat beside me at lunch.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- noo · kum · er
- Strongest beat
- noo
- Ending
- er
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on noo.
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Synonyms
Words like Newcomer
new arrivalUse for someone who has just arrived.
new memberUse for someone who recently joined a group.
Antonyms
Opposite words
longtime memberUse for someone who has belonged for a long time.
regularUse for someone familiar with a place or group.
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newcomer
noun
newcomers
More than one newcomer.
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