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Homonyms are words with different meanings but the same spelling or pronunciation.
Homonyms are words with different meanings but the same spelling or pronunciation.
True
The word 'alter' means to give birth.
The word 'alter' means to give birth.
False
Homographs are words that sound the same but have different spellings.
Homographs are words that sound the same but have different spellings.
False
The term 'berth' refers to coming into existence.
The term 'berth' refers to coming into existence.
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An 'antic' is a wild playful act, while 'antique' refers to something from an earlier period.
An 'antic' is a wild playful act, while 'antique' refers to something from an earlier period.
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The word 'ale' is a type of beer.
The word 'ale' is a type of beer.
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The word 'accede' means to go beyond the limit.
The word 'accede' means to go beyond the limit.
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The word 'bare' means uncovered.
The word 'bare' means uncovered.
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A 'cannon' is a rule or general law.
A 'cannon' is a rule or general law.
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The term 'confidant' refers to someone to whom secrets are entrusted.
The term 'confidant' refers to someone to whom secrets are entrusted.
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A 'coma' is a pause or interval in writing.
A 'coma' is a pause or interval in writing.
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'Complacent' means being self-satisfied.
'Complacent' means being self-satisfied.
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A 'cemetery' is a place of construction.
A 'cemetery' is a place of construction.
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The word 'compliment' can mean appreciation or admiration.
The word 'compliment' can mean appreciation or admiration.
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'Symmetry' refers to a burial ground.
'Symmetry' refers to a burial ground.
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The word 'disease' is synonymous with death.
The word 'disease' is synonymous with death.
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The word 'Loathe' means to love something.
The word 'Loathe' means to love something.
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'Reign' and 'Rein' refer to the same concept of leadership.
'Reign' and 'Rein' refer to the same concept of leadership.
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'Pail' is synonymous with the word 'bucket'.
'Pail' is synonymous with the word 'bucket'.
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'Wane' means to increase in intensity or strength.
'Wane' means to increase in intensity or strength.
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'Stationery' refers to writing materials.
'Stationery' refers to writing materials.
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'Soar' describes a painful injury.
'Soar' describes a painful injury.
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'Vane' and 'Vein' are interchangeable terms for blood vessels.
'Vane' and 'Vein' are interchangeable terms for blood vessels.
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'Sweet' is a term for something that is sugary in taste.
'Sweet' is a term for something that is sugary in taste.
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The word 'whither' refers to a place where something is, such as 'to which place.'
The word 'whither' refers to a place where something is, such as 'to which place.'
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'Wrest' means to release or let go gently.
'Wrest' means to release or let go gently.
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To 'waive' a claim means to give up that claim.
To 'waive' a claim means to give up that claim.
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'Row' can refer to both a number of objects arranged in a line and a noisy disturbance.
'Row' can refer to both a number of objects arranged in a line and a noisy disturbance.
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The term 'wet' means to be dry or lacking any liquid.
The term 'wet' means to be dry or lacking any liquid.
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The word 'tear' can refer to both ripping something and the drops that come out of eyes.
The word 'tear' can refer to both ripping something and the drops that come out of eyes.
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'Weak' refers to a period of seven days known as a week.
'Weak' refers to a period of seven days known as a week.
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'Vet' is a term for a doctor who treats humans.
'Vet' is a term for a doctor who treats humans.
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A clip is used to make something longer or bigger.
A clip is used to make something longer or bigger.
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The word 'band' can refer to a group of musicians.
The word 'band' can refer to a group of musicians.
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The term 'drop' means to complete an activity permanently.
The term 'drop' means to complete an activity permanently.
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A bat is known as a flying mammal.
A bat is known as a flying mammal.
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The word 'date' has only one meaning related to a calendar day.
The word 'date' has only one meaning related to a calendar day.
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To fly means to move through water.
To fly means to move through water.
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The word 'mean' can indicate having a purpose in mind.
The word 'mean' can indicate having a purpose in mind.
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A match is a type of athlete in a contest.
A match is a type of athlete in a contest.
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Study Notes
Homonyms
- Homonyms are words that have the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings.
- Homonyms can be both homophones (same pronunciation) and homographs (same spelling but different pronunciation).
- Examples of homonyms and their different meanings are provided in the text.
Examples of Homonyms
- Alter - To make a slight change. Altar - A platform or table used as a center of worship or offerings
- Accede - To give consent, agree. Exceed - To go or be beyond the limit.
- Ail - To suffer ill health. Ale - A type of beer.
- Antique - An object of an earlier period. Antic - A wildly playful or funny act or action.
- Birth - The coming into existence. Berth - Enough room to occupy.
- Bear - To give birth to/ to tolerate. Bare - Uncovered.
- Borne - V3 of bear (to tolerate). Born - To come into the world.
- Canvass - An act of going from one place to another for votes. Canvas - A piece of cloth for painting a picture on or making shoes, tent etc.
- Cite - To mention. Site - Place of construction. Sight - Something that is seen, spectacle.
- Cemetery - A burial ground. Symmetry - Balanced proportions.
- Confident - Full of conviction, certain. Confidant - One to whom secrets are entrusted.
- Compliment - Appreciation/ An expression of respect and admiration. Complement - That completes/ To complete.
- Cannon - A large heavy gun usually mounted on wheels. Canon - A rule or general law.
- Coma - A state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease or injury. Comma - Pause interval.
- Complaisant - Marked by an inclination to please or oblige others. Complacent - Self-satisfied.
- Conform - Comply with rules. Confirm - To make sure of the truth of, verify.
- Disease - Illness sickness, malady. Decease - Departure from life, death.
- Loathe - To hate. Loath - Unwilling to do something, reluctant.
- Pale - Deficient in colour. Pail - Bucket.
- Raise - To lift. Raze - To destroy to the ground, demolish.
- Reign - Authority, rule. Rein - Bridle/ To check or control. Rain - The drops of water that fall from the sky.
- Rite - A fixed way of doing something in a ceremony. Right - Correct/ A moral or legal entitlement. Wright - A maker or builder. Write - To compose.
- Stationery - materials (as paper, pens, and ink) for writing or typing. Stationary - Fixed, immobile.
- Soar - The act of going upward as in sky. Sore - An injured painful spot on the body.
- Storey - One floor or level of a building. Story - An account of incidents or events.
- Sweet - Taste that of sugar or honey. Suite - A set of rooms in a hotel.
- Vane - A broad blade attached to a turbine or windmill. Vain - Having no success/ arrogant. Wane - Decrease. Vein - Blood vessel.
- Wreak - Cause (a lot of damage or harm). Wreck - To destroy.
- Wither - Become dry. Whither - To which place (old term for where).
- Wave - To move too and fro/ A long body of water curling along the shore/ surge. Waive - To give up claim to
- Wrest - To pull forcibly. Rest - A state of repose or sleep.
- Whet - To excite or stimulate. Vet - A doctor for animals. Wet - Covered in a liquid (especially water), to cover with water.
- Row - A number of objects arranged in a usually straight line. Row - A noisy disturbance or quarrel.
- Tear - To rip up. Tear - The drops that come out of eyes when you weep.
- Weak - Lacking strength. Week - Any seven consecutive days.
- Sun - The luminous celestial body around which the earth and other planets revolve. Son - A human male offspring.
- See - To perceive by the eye. Sea - A great body of saltwater.
- Plane - A flat or level surface/ An aircraft. Plain - Simple.
- Meet - To come together. Meat - Animal tissue considered especially as food.
- Address - To direct one’s speech or attention. Address - A place where a person or organization may be communicated with.
- Band - A group of musicians. Band - A strip serving to join or hold together.
- Bat - To wink especially in surprise or emotion. Bat - A flying mammal. Bat - That you play cricket with.
- Match - A person or thing equal or similar to another/ to set in comparison. Match - A contest.
- Mean - To have in the mind as a purpose. Mean - Worthy of little regard.
- Clip - To clash or fasten. Clip - To make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument.
- Date - A romantic appointment. Date - Days of month. Date - A brown coloured fruit.
- Drop - To cause to fall. Drop - To stop doing (something) permanently. Drop - A small round portion of liquid.
- Fly - To move through the air. Fly - A small insect with two wings.
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Test your knowledge on homonyms with this quiz! Homonyms are words that share the same spelling or pronunciation but possess different meanings. Dive into examples of homophones and homographs to see how well you understand these unique word pairs.
