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news

n.
US //ˈnjuz// UK //njˈuːz// news
  1. 1 current events (n.)
    A1 Beginner

    information about what is happening in the world, reported by journalists.

    information about current events disseminated through media channels such as television, newspapers, or the internet.

    Example

    I always check the news on my phone as soon as I wake up.

    Example

    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.

  2. 2 personal information (n.)
    A2 Elementary

    new information about someone or something that you did not know before.

    previously unknown information or updates regarding a specific person, group, or situation.

    Example

    I have some great news: my sister is having a baby.

    Example

    After months of silence, we finally received some news regarding the status of our residency application.
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  1. 3 internet messages (n.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Computing

    messages or posts shared in an online discussion group.

    content or messages posted to electronic newsgroups or early internet discussion forums.

    Example

    He spent hours reading the latest news on the local community board.

    Example

    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.
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