New-Knew | Commonly Confused Words

New

/njuː/

Not existing or experienced before; recently made, discovered, or introduced

I need a new car.Sancho Panza began laughing at Don Quixote's newest folly.A newer and greater life.

/nuː/

Was aware of something from past experience or information

You knew nothing.

New relates to something that didn't exist before, often fresh or recent.
Knew is the past form of know, which means to be aware of or familiar with something.
Remember new is like novelty, both starting with n, indicating something original.
Knew contains k, just like know, indicating understanding or awareness.
Think of new for objects and knew for understanding past information.