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They are generally called homographs (written the same), but they are also divided into two specific groups by pronunciation:

-- If words are spelled the same, but have both a different pronunciation AND a different meaning, they are heteronyms.

Examples of Heteronyms:

number (noun, numeral) and number (more numb)

does (verb to do) and does (plural of female deer)

-- Words that are spelled the same, and sound the same, but with different meanings, are called homonyms.

Examples of homonyms :

bear (noun, animal) and bear (to tolerate or hold).

tire (noun, car part) and tire (to become fatigued)

*If words are simply sounded alike, they are sometimes referred to as homonyms but are technically homophones (sound-alike words).

Example of homophones :

bear (noun, animal) and bare (uncovered)

desert (verb, to abandon) and dessert (treat after a meal)
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