Homograph - Multiple Meaning Words

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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.

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Give an example of a homograph.

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The word 'bat' can mean a flying animal or a piece of sports equipment used in baseball.

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What does the word 'call' mean when you say, 'What are you going to call your new kitten?'

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In this context, 'call' means to name.

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What does the word 'call' mean when you say, 'Please call me when dinner is ready.'

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In this context, 'call' means to ask or order to come.

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What does the word 'play' mean in the sentence, 'The actor was in a play.'

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In this context, 'play' means a show.

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What does the word 'ball' mean in the sentence, 'Throw the ball to the pitcher.'

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In this context, 'ball' means a round toy.

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What does the word 'sailed' mean in the sentence, 'The ship sailed up the coast.'

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In this context, 'sailed' means to continue moving.

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What does the word 'coast' mean in the sentence, 'The ship sailed up the coast.'

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In this context, 'coast' means land along the sea.

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What is the meaning of the word 'bark' when referring to a tree?

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In this context, 'bark' means the outer covering of a tree.

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What is the meaning of the word 'bark' when referring to a dog?

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In this context, 'bark' means the sound a dog makes.