New England

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /nu ˈɪŋɡlənd/

Definitions of New England

noun a region in the northeastern United States consisting of the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut

Example Sentences

A1 New England is a region in the northeastern United States.

A2 Many tourists visit New England in the fall to see the changing leaves.

B1 The historic towns in New England are known for their charming architecture.

B2 New England is famous for its seafood, especially lobster and clam chowder.

C1 The universities in New England are highly regarded for their academic excellence.

C2 The cultural heritage of New England is rich and diverse, with influences from Native American, English, and other European settlers.

Examples of New England in a Sentence

formal New England is known for its rich history and beautiful fall foliage.

informal I'm planning a road trip to New England this summer to visit all the coastal towns.

slang Let's head up to New England for some wicked good lobster rolls.

figurative The Patriots are the kings of the AFC East in the kingdom of New England.

Grammatical Forms of New England

past tense

New Englanded

plural

New Englands

comparative

more New England

superlative

most New England

present tense

New England

future tense

will New England

perfect tense

have New Englanded

continuous tense

is New Englanding

singular

New England

positive degree

New England

infinitive

to New England

gerund

New Englanding

participle

New Englanded

Origin and Evolution of New England

First Known Use: 1616 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'New England' was first used by English explorer John Smith in his book 'A Description of New England' published in 1616.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the English colonies in North America, the term 'New England' has evolved to refer specifically to the region consisting of the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.