Homonyms, Homographs, and Homophones

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning, such as 'bat' (the animal) and 'bat' (the sports equipment).

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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, like 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a type of metal).

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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 spelling, such as 'to', 'two', and 'too'.

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Give an example of a homonym.

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'Bark' can mean the sound a dog makes or the outer covering of a tree.

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Give an example of a homograph.

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'Tear' can mean to rip something or a drop of liquid from the eye.

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Give an example of a homophone.

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

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What does 'wound' mean in the context of tying something?

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In this context, 'wound' means to wrap or twist something around, like a rope.

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What does 'paws' refer to?

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'Paws' refer to the feet of animals like dogs and cats.

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What does 'sent' mean?

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'Sent' is the past tense of 'send', meaning to have delivered something.

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What does 'bow' mean when a singer bends at the waist?

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In this context, 'bow' means to bend forward as a gesture of respect.