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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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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 words with a opposite meaning?
CONTRANYM
What do you call words that rhyme but don't have the same meaning?
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 the words that have the same or almost the same meaning?
Words that have the same or almost the same meaning are called synonyms. Synonyms can often be used interchangeably in sentences, although they may carry slightly different connotations or be appropriate in different contexts. Examples include "happy" and "joyful" or "fast" and "quick." Understanding synonyms can enhance vocabulary and improve communication.
What is a homonym for fall?
A homonym for "fall" is "faul," which sounds the same but has a different meaning.
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 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 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
What do you call words that represent sounds in writing?
onomotopeia
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.
How are the words hiss and hoot similar in meaning?
Hiss and hoot both refer to sounds made by animals. A snake or a cat makes a hiss (a sibilant sound that has an sss sound). People can also be said to make an angry sound called a hiss. An owl makes a hoot (which sounds like "hoo, hoo"); monkeys also have a call that is called a hoot. People can be said to hoot with laughter. So hiss and hoot both describe animal or human sounds, but they are very different sounds and different in meaning.
What you call the person who can imitate different sounds?
An imitator
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.
