Homonyms, Homographs, & Homophones

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that is spelled and pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning. Example: 'bat' (the animal) and 'bat' (used in baseball).

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and may have a different spelling. Example: 'to', 'two', and 'too'.

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What is a homograph?

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A homograph is a word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and may have a different pronunciation. Example: 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a type of metal).

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Give an example of a homonym.

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'Bark' (the sound a dog makes) and 'bark' (the outer covering of a tree).

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Give an example of a homophone.

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'Flour' (used in baking) and 'flower' (a blooming plant).

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Give an example of a homograph.

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'Tear' (to rip) and 'tear' (a drop of liquid from the eye).

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What is the difference between homonyms and homophones?

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Homonyms are words that sound and are spelled the same but have different meanings, while homophones sound the same but may have different spellings and meanings.

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What is the difference between homographs and homophones?

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Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may have different pronunciations, while homophones sound the same but have different spellings and meanings.

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What does 'right' mean in the context of 'write'?

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In this context, 'right' means correct or the opposite of left.

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What does 'waist' mean in the context of 'waste'?

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In this context, 'waist' refers to the part of the body between the ribs and hips, while 'waste' means to use something carelessly.