26984 words

news

9 definitions • 29 examples
1

Examples:

That's the best (piece of) news I've heard for a long time!
We've had no news of them since they left for Australia.
Have you heard the news about Tina and Tom? They're getting divorced.
I can't wait to hear all your news.
[ + that ] The news that Dan had resigned took everyone by surprise.
We've got some good news for you. We're getting married.
2
a television or radio programme consisting of reports about recent events:

Examples:

Was there anything interesting on the news tonight?
I saw it on the 6 o'clock news.
UK I usually watch the early evening/late night news.
3
to tell someone about something bad that has just happened and may have an effect on them:

Examples:

I was devastated when the doctor broke the news to me.
4
to be someone or something that will affect a person or situation well/badly:

Examples:

He's bad news for the company. He should never have been given the job.
A fall in interest rates is obviously good news for borrowers but it's bad news for savers.
Long spells of dry weather are always bad news for gardeners.
Falling house prices are good news for first-time buyers.
As soon as Sophie brought him home, I knew he was bad news.
The price reduction will be good news for consumers.
5
to be reported about:

Examples:

They've been in the news a lot recently because of their marital problems.
6
recent information about people you know:

Examples:

Why don’t you call them and see if there’s any news?
I’ve got some bad news for you.
We just heard the good news – congratulations on your engagement!
7
a printed or broadcast report of information about important events in the world, the country, or the local area:

Examples:

the nightly news
I’m pretty disgusted with TV news coverage.
Where were you when the news of the assassination broke?
8

Examples:

news of sth News of the merger was announced last week.
news about sth Continuing bad news about the U.S. economy means fewer sales for European manufacturers.
news that News that sales were down 22% affected the share price.
bad/good news This is good news for millions of borrowers and mortgage holders.
9
a television or radio programme consisting of reports about recent events:

Examples:

Was there anything interesting on the news this evening?

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