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Tag: Homophones

  • Homonyms Vs. Homophones ?

    Homonyms

    Homonyms are words that have the same spelling or pronunciation but have different meanings. These words can either be spelled the same but have different meanings (homographs) or sound the same but have different meanings (homophones). In short, homonyms are a broader category that includes both homophones and homographs.

    Examples of Homonyms:

    1. Bat
      • A flying mammal: “A bat flew past my window.”
      • Sports equipment: “He swung the bat to hit the ball.”
    2. Bank
      • A financial institution: “I went to the bank to deposit money.”
      • The side of a river: “We sat on the bank of the river.”

    Homophones

    Homophones are a type of homonym that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. They are words that are pronounced in the same way but have different meanings and may also be spelled differently.

    Examples of Homophones:

    1. Pair vs. Pear
      • Pair: “I bought a pair of shoes.”
      • Pear: “I ate a pear for lunch.”
    2. Right vs. Write
      • Right (correct): “You gave the right answer.”
      • Write (to form letters): “Please write your name on the form.”
    • Homonyms are words that share the same spelling or pronunciation but have different meanings.
    • Homophones are a subset of homonyms where the words sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

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