Is new an adjective

In English, "new" can be both an adjective and an adverb.

As an adjective:

• "This is a new book." (Here, "new" modifies the noun "book", describing its state or quality.)
• "She's a new employee." (Here, "new" modifies the noun "employee", describing its state or quality.)

In these examples, "new" is an adjective because it is modifying a noun and describing its characteristics.

As an adverb:

• "I'm trying something new today." (Here, "new" modifies the verb "trying", describing the manner in which the action is performed.)
• "The company is going new directions." (Here, "new" modifies the verb "going", describing the way or manner in which the action is performed.)

In these examples, "new" is an adverb because it is modifying a verb and describing the way the action is performed.

So, to answer your question: yes, "new" can be an adjective, but it can also be an adverb, depending on the context in which it is used!