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What do you call words that sounds the same but have a different meaning?
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∙ 13y ago
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
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agohomographs - from the Greek words for same writing
eg wind (movement of air) and wind(to wrap around)
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∙ 12y ago- words that are spelled the same but sound different are homophones
- word that are spelled different but sound the same are called homographs.
Or it's the other way around hope this helps! :)
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∙ 13y agoHomophones or Homonyms
Homophones are words that sound like other words but are spelled differently and have a different meaning
Homonyms are words that sound the same AND are spelled the same
but have different meanings
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∙ 15y agoHomonym a word pronounced and spelt the same as another, but having a different meaning, such as novel (a book) and novel (new).
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∙ 13y agoHomophones
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∙ 15y agosecond
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∙ 11y agoHomophone
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Two different words that have the same meaning are called synonyms.
What do you call words with a opposite meaning?
CONTRANYM
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Have the same meaning or not, it is a rhyming word.
What do you call a word that sounds like it is spelled?
The formation or use of words such as buzz or murmur that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to is called onomatopoeia.
What do you call words that are close in meaning?
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What do we call words sound the same but have different meaning?
Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings, such as "buy" and "by."
What do you call words with the same sound but different spelling and meaning?
A homophone.
What do you call the words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meaning?
homophone
What do you call two words that have the same definition?
Two different words that have the same meaning are called synonyms.
What do you call those words having the same spelling but different in pronunciation and meaning?
They are homographs.
What do you call the words that have endings that sounds the same?
ryming words
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onomotopeia
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The words "hiss" and "hoot" are similar in meaning in that they both describe sounds made by animals. "Hiss" typically refers to the sound made by snakes or cats, while "hoot" is the sound made by owls or some birds. Both words are onomatopoeic, meaning they imitate the actual sound they represent.
What do you call a string of jewels for someone with no neck?
It is literacy device " Pun". that means use of word that sounds alike but have different meaning of create humor.
What do you call words that are spelled the same but differ in pronunciations and meaning?
Words that are spelled the same but have different pronunciations and meanings are called homographs.
What you call the person who can imitate different sounds?
An imitator
What is the suffix added to the word to alter its meaning?
A suffix is added to the end of a word to alter its meaning or create a new word.
