Homonyms, Homophones, and Homographs

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Give an example of a homonym.

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Bat (the flying animal) and bat (a piece of sports equipment).

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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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Lead (to guide) and lead (a type of metal).

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What does 'tear' mean as a noun?

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A tear is a drop of water that comes from the eyes, often when someone is crying.

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What does 'tear' mean as a verb?

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To tear means to rip something apart.

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What does 'bare' mean?

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Bare means uncovered or exposed.

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What does 'bear' mean?

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Bear refers to a large mammal or to carry something.