as good as new

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

In a very good condition or state, especially after being damaged or used much.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ở trong tình trạng rất tốt, đặc biệt là sau khi bị hư hỏng hoặc sử dụng nhiều

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Chris Green remarks that this "world-class gateway to London and the UK still looks as good as new", [...].

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “as good as new” mean?

In a very good condition or state, especially after being damaged or used much.

Is “as good as new” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.