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In every language there are homophones - Words that sound the same/spelt the same that have different meanings. I guess our imaginations just get tired of coming up with different combinations for words, or perhaps it was just easier to recognise both meanings this way. Who knows, to be honest?
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What is the name given to a word spelled the same with two different meanings?
A word that is spelled the same with two different meanings is called a homonym.
What is the term for two words that look exactly the same but sound different and have different meanings?
The term for two words that look the same but have different meanings and pronunciations is "heteronym."
What do you call it when a word like bass mean a fish and a guitar They have two different meanings and they are said differently?
When a word like "bass" has two different meanings and pronunciations, it is known as a homograph. Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.
Patronize in a sentence?
do patronize me
What are the two quite different meanings for gull?
none
Is skim a synonym of lift?
No, they have two different meanings
How do you write a sentence with the word patronize?
Patronize in the sense of treating like a child: Don't patronize me!Patronize in the sense of buying/getting services from: I patronize Mcdonalds on a daily basis.
What is a good sentence with the word patronize?
Here are a couple.Don't patronize me!She will not patronize her brother no matter how silly he acts.
Is A word spelled the same with 2 definitions?
A homograph has the same spelling with different meanings, maybe different sound. A homonym has the same sound and may have the same spelling, with different meanings.
What is a sentence that uses the word patronize?
Don't patronize me!
What do you call a sentence that can be read with two different meanings?
A sentence that can be read with two different meanings is called ambiguous. It can be interpreted in more than one way depending on how the words are understood.
What is a word called that has 2 meanings?
A word that has two meanings is called a homonym. These words sound alike or are spelled alike but have different meanings.
