newer
adj.adj. more recent or fresh than something else. You use this to compare two things when one was made or bought more recently.
adj. the comparative form of 'new', indicating a more recent origin, purchase, or discovery relative to another entity.
The newer model of this car is much faster.
I prefer the newer version of the software because it has fewer bugs and a cleaner interface.
While the original building dates back to the nineteenth century, the newer wing was constructed using sustainable materials and modern architectural techniques.
From Middle English newer, newere, from Old English nīwra, from Proto-Germanic niwizô (“newer”), comparative of Proto-Germanic niwjaz (“new”), equivalent to new + -er. Cognate with West Frisian nijere (“newer”), Dutch nieuwere (“newer”), German neuer (“newer”), Danish nyere (“newer”), Swedish nyare (“newer”), Icelandic nýrri (“newer”).
The comparative form of 'new'; typically followed by 'than' when making a direct comparison.