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homograph
Two different words that have the same meaning are called synonyms.
They are called "homonyms".
Heterographs are words that sound the same but have different spelling and meaning. E.g. To, Too, Two.Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings. (note could have similar spelling). E.g. Gases or Gasses.Take a look at this for a complete explanation. Especially the chart:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homophones
No. The word is greek and describes words with similar meaning, but not exactly the same. There is a different word for words with exactly the same meaning and that would sound something like 'tautosims'. Not sure if this word exists in English though. Yannis
A thesaurus is a book that contains words that are different but have the same meaning. It is a reference book that helps users find synonyms for words that they are looking to use in their writing.
It is called synonymy when different words have the same meaning.
Words with the same meaning are synonyms. Words with opposite meanings are antonyms. Homonyms are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings. Homophones are words that sound alike, but have different meanings. synonyms
Homographs
they are homophones
homograph
Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings are called homographs. These words are pronounced the same way but may have different origins and definitions.
Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings, such as "buy" and "by."
Two different words that have the same meaning are called synonyms.
Heteronyms are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and are pronounced differently, while homographs are words that are spelled the same and may or may not have different meanings but are pronounced the same.
synonyms
Words such as "minute" that are spelled the same but have different meanings and pronunciations are called homographs.