Is new an adjective or adverb

In English, "new" can be both an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context in which it is used.

As an adjective:

In this case, "new" modifies a noun or pronoun, describing its age or state. For example:

• "This is a new book." (Here, "new" describes the book, indicating that it is recently published or created.)
• "She's a new employee." (Here, "new" describes the employee, indicating that they are recently hired.)

As an adverb:

In this case, "new" modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating a recent or novel action or occurrence. For example:

• "I'm trying new recipes." (Here, "new" modifies the verb "trying", indicating that the recipes are recently discovered or attempted.)
• "The company is going new directions." (Here, "new" modifies the verb "going", indicating that the company is taking a novel or innovative approach.)

In general, if "new" is describing a noun or pronoun, it is an adjective. If it is describing a verb, adjective, or adverb, it is an adverb.

It's worth noting that "new" can also be used as a noun, referring to something that is recently created or introduced. For example: "The new smartphone is very popular." In this case, "new" is a noun, referring to the smartphone itself.