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Commonly Confused Words: New vs. Knew

What does each word mean? If something is new it has only just been acquired, made, or discovered. The word also describes things that have only just come into being.  Click here for the full Spellzone dictionary definition of the word.  Here is new used in some example sentences: I got a new book for Christmas.  The painter stepped back and took in his new creation. I’ve learned a new way to practise my spelling. Happy New Year!    Knew is the past tense of know. If you know something, it means you are aware of or familiar with it. Click here for the full Spellzone dictionary definition of the word know.&...

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