Homophones

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What are homophones?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.

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Give an example of homophones.

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'allowed' and 'aloud' are homophones. 'Allowed' means permitted, while 'aloud' means to speak out loud.

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What does 'led' mean?

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'Led' is the past tense of 'lead', meaning to guide or direct someone.

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What does 'lead' mean?

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'Lead' can mean to guide or direct, or it can refer to a type of metal.

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What does 'sell' mean?

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'Sell' means to exchange something for money.

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What does 'cell' mean?

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'Cell' can refer to a small room or a basic unit of life in biology.

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What is the meaning of 'hair'?

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'Hair' refers to the strands that grow from the skin of humans and animals.

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What is the meaning of 'hare'?

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'Hare' is a type of fast-running animal similar to a rabbit.

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What does 'sun' refer to?

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'Sun' is the star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat.

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What does 'son' mean?

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'Son' refers to a male child in relation to his parents.