New vs Knew: What's the Difference?
What's the Difference?
The word "new" means 'yeni', while "knew" is used as the past tense of the verb 'know'.
Memory Tip: new = something fresh, knew = past of know
new has /njuː/, knew has /nuː/
new /njuː/
adjectiveNot existing before; recently made, built, or introduced.
Example:
I have a new book on my desk.
Common patterns:
new car
new friend
knew /nəʊ/
verbTo have information or understanding about something.
Example:
She knew the answer to the question.
Common patterns:
I know
Do you know?
Common Mistakes
I new the answer to the question yesterday.
I knew the answer to the question yesterday.
'Knew' is the past tense of 'know', which is needed here because it refers to a past event.
She bought a knew car last week.
She bought a new car last week.
'New' is used to describe something that is fresh or not existing before, which fits here because it describes the car.
Quick Practice
0/2 correct1. I have a ____ book on my desk.
2. She ____ the answer to the question.
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