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Definitions
01current events
A1 · Beginner Uncountable noun
n. information about what is happening in the world, reported by journalists.
n. information about current events disseminated through media channels such as television, newspapers, or the internet.
“I always check the news on my phone as soon as I wake up.”
“The news of the sudden policy change spread rapidly across social media, sparking intense debate among political analysts.”
Usage
Always used with a singular verb; to count it, use 'a piece of news' or 'an item of news'.
Pitfall
The news are very good today.
The news is very good today.
The word 'news' looks plural because of the 's', but it is an uncountable noun and always takes a singular verb.
Synonyms
02personal information
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun
n. new information about someone or something that you did not know before.
n. previously unknown information or updates regarding a specific person, group, or situation.
“I have some great news: my sister is having a baby.”
“After months of silence, we finally received some news regarding the status of our residency application.”
03internet messages
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Computing Technical
n. messages or posts shared in an online discussion group.
n. content or messages posted to electronic newsgroups or early internet discussion forums.
“He spent hours reading the latest news on the local community board.”
“Before the rise of modern social media, users relied on news servers to exchange technical information across global networks.”
Usage
Often used in the context of Usenet or legacy internet protocols.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “news” in context.
Confusables
Information is general data or knowledge, while news is specifically about recent events.
RememberInformation is data; news is the latest.
News is the information itself, while a newspaper is the physical or digital publication that carries it.
RememberNews is the story; a newspaper is the paper.
Word family
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Grammar
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 3
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
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