The word homonym (from the Latin for 'same name') is the term used for a word with the same sound or spelling (or the same sound and spelling) as another but which has a different meaning.
Homophones have the same sound but different meanings or spellings (e.g. threw, through) (*for a long list see the related question)
Homographs have the same spelling but different meanings.
(see the related question below on homographs)
Examples of homonyms (having the same spelling and sound):
Book: noun: reading material.
Book: verb: to make a schedule engagement.
Book: verb: to throw someone in jail.
Egg: noun: a hard-shelled body produced by a bird
Egg: verb: to incite or urge into action
Row: to propel a boat with an oar
Row: a line of items
Examples of homophones : words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. (see the related questions):
there: The little boy lives over there.
they're : (the contraction for "they are") They're some of our best friends.
their : Our neighbors have lost their dog.
one: Do they have one cat or two?
won: He won the race.
blue: Her favorite color is blue.
blew: The wind blew his hat right off his head.
dear: I've known her for years, she's a very dear friend.
deer : A young deer is called a fawn.
stare: It's hard not to stare at her unusual hair style.
stair: There's ice on the last stair, so be careful coming up.
write: Please write your name at the top of your paper.
right: Did you use your left hand or your right hand?
rite : The rite is part of their initiation.
weight: She is always trying to lose weight.
wait : The kids can't wait to go to Disney World.
him : Dad isn't feeling well so I'll make some hot tea for him.
hymn : As the pastor entered, we sang a familar hymn.
red: Red cars seem to get the most speeding tickets.
read: She was a good mom who read to her toddlers every night.
road : The workers are repairing a huge pothole in the road.
rode : He rode his skateboard to the park.
made : She made him a birthday cake.
maid: If I had a maid, my house would always be clean.
wine: Do you prefer beer or wine?
whine: The baby started to whine and I knew it was time for her nap.
threw: The pitcher threw the ball toward the batter.
through: The pig walked through the mud.
berry: She placed a single berry on top of the cake.
bury: Where did the dog bury the bone?
by: The novel is written by J.K. Rowlings.
buy: He stopped at the store to buy some milk.
bye: My tiny nephew just learned how say, "Bye, bye".
hour: One hour contains 60 minutes.
our: Our family gets together quite often.
tail: The puppy must be happy because he's wagging his tail.
tale: Did you enjoy the tale of King Arthur?
male: Is your new kitten a male or a female?
mail: Mom insisted that I send a traditional thank-you note in the mail.
hear: Did you hear that he won the lottery?
here: Here is the money you asked for.
sent: The kids sent me flowers for my birthday.
scent: As the breeze blew, the scent of lilacs filled the air.
cent: Do you happen to have a one cent stamp?
wave: Watch the beauty queen wave to the crowd.
waive: Until now, I've always paid on time so can't you waive the late fee?
to, too and two: The two of us walked to the beach, the park and the mall, too.
pair: He wore a new pair of shoes.
pear: Do you want an apple or a pear in your lunchbox?
pare: Use a knife to pare the carrots for the stew.
see, sea: You'll see beautiful shells as you walk by the sea.
steel, steal: Afraid that someone might steal the jewels, he locked them in a steel safe.
flour: Place the butter, sugar and flour in a bowl.
flower : Her favorite flower is a pink tulip.
slay: Shrek and Donkey didn't slay the dragon.
sleigh: The glided across the snowy field in a sleigh.
praise : The teacher was quick to praise the student who won the contest.
prays: She is a humble woman who prays for the poor in her community.
MORE EXAMPLES
peace-piece, they are 2 words that sound the same but are spelt different and mean different things
Some examples of homonyms are "bow" (a type of knot) and "bow" (to bend at the waist), "bat" (a flying mammal) and "bat" (a piece of sports equipment), and "rose" (a flower) and "rose" (past tense of rise).
Some examples of homonyms for "bill" are Bill, the name of a person, and bill, a statement of money owed.
Sure! Some examples of homonyms are: "bat" (flying mammal) and "bat" (to hit a ball with a bat); "stalk" (part of a plant) and "stalk" (to follow someone persistently); "tear" (a rip) and "tear" (to cry).
Some examples of homonyms are: 1. Bark (the sound a dog makes) and bark (the outer covering of a tree); 2. Bat (a flying mammal) and bat (a piece of sports equipment); 3. Lead (to guide) and lead (a metal).
No, tight and loose are not examples of homonyms. Homonyms are words that sound the same but have different meanings, like "pear" and "pair." Tight and loose have different meanings and sound different.
Some homonyms for benevolence include "bene violence" and "bean violence."
Bear (animal) and bear (to endure): The bear in the forest caught a fish. She had to bear the pain of losing her loved one. Bat (animal) and bat (equipment for baseball): The bat in the cave was sleeping. He swung the bat and hit a home run. Bark (of a tree) and bark (sound a dog makes): The bark of the tree was rough. The dog gave a loud bark. Blue (color) and blue (feeling sad): The sky was a beautiful shade of blue. She was feeling blue after a long day.
the 100 examples of homonyms are 100
Bark (the sound a dog makes) and bark (the outer covering of a tree) Bat (a flying mammal) and bat (a piece of sports equipment) Bear (an animal) and bear (to carry or endure) Bow (a type of knot) and bow (a weapon for shooting arrows) Cell (a small room) and cell (a biological unit) Die (to cease living) and die (a cube used in games) Fair (just) and fair (an event with rides and games) Flew (past tense of fly) and flu (a sickness) Hair (on your head) and hare (a type of rabbit) Key (a tool for opening locks) and key (music) Lead (to guide) and lead (a metal) Mail (post) and mail (armor) Night (darkness) and night (a period of time) Pair (two items) and pear (a fruit) Right (correct) and right (opposite of left) Sail (on a boat) and sale (when items are sold) Sea (ocean) and see (to view) Tail (on an animal) and tale (a story) Vane (weather indicator) and vain (egotistical) Waist (part of the body) and waste (to use improperly)
Two examples of homonyms in "Jane Eyre" are the homophones "right" and "write," as well as "sole" (meaning only) and "soul" (spiritual or immaterial part of a human being). These homonyms add to the richness of the language and can create subtle wordplay in the text.
Sure! Some examples of homonyms are: "bat" (flying mammal) and "bat" (to hit a ball with a bat); "stalk" (part of a plant) and "stalk" (to follow someone persistently); "tear" (a rip) and "tear" (to cry).
Bark (the sound a dog makes) and bark (the outer covering of a tree). Bat (flying mammal) and bat (sports equipment). Fair (reasonable) and fair (event or exposition). Right (correct) and right (direction). Scale (measuring device) and scale (fish covering). Light (not heavy) and light (illumination). Match (to pair) and match (a sporting event). Spring (season) and spring (coil). Tear (to rip) and tear (drops from eyes). Bear (animal) and bear (to carry).
Homonyms are words that have the same pronunciation but different meanings. Here are a few examples: bat (flying animal) and bat (sports equipment) bark (dog vocalization) and bark (tree covering) pen (writing instrument) and pen (enclosure for animals)
Homonyms refer to words that have different meanings and spelling but sound similar. Attention, infection and direction are examples of homonyms for affection.
Bark (the sound a dog makes) and bark (the outer covering of a tree). Bat (a flying mammal) and bat (a piece of sports equipment used in baseball). Seal (an animal) and seal (to close tightly). Palm (the inner surface of the hand) and palm (a tropical tree). Rock (a type of music) and rock (a large stone). Watch (to observe) and watch (a timekeeping device worn on the wrist). Match (a competition) and match (a stick for igniting fires). Scale (to climb) and scale (a tool for measuring weight). Tear (to rip) and tear (a drop of water from the eye). Trip (a journey) and trip (stumble or fall).
Some examples of homonyms are: 1. Bark (the sound a dog makes) and bark (the outer covering of a tree); 2. Bat (a flying mammal) and bat (a piece of sports equipment); 3. Lead (to guide) and lead (a metal).
i see the sea in the beach
Bark - the sound a dog makes / the outer covering of a tree Bat - a flying mammal / a piece of sports equipment for hitting a ball Bear - a large mammal / to carry a burden Bow - a type of knot / a weapon for shooting arrows Cell - a small room / a basic unit of life Date - a fruit / a specific day Fair - just and equitable / an event with rides and games Fan - someone who supports a team / a device for creating airflow Match - a game of competition / a stick for igniting fire Rose - a flower / past tense of rise Scale - a tool for measuring weight / the outer layer of fish Seal - a marine mammal / a stamp of approval Sole - the bottom of a shoe / only Spring - a season / a coiled piece of metal Tire - to grow weary / a rubber part of a wheel Well - in good health / a source of water Bat - a flying mammal / a piece of sports equipment for hitting a ball Blue - a color / feeling sad Book - a written work / to make a reservation Scale - a tool for measuring weight / the outer layer of fish