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56. Same
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In each pair of
sentences below, the missing word is the same but the meaning is different. What
are the missing words?

1	___change_____	Let’s go out tonight for a ______. I’m fed up with cooking. Have you got any ______? I’ve only got a £10 note.
2	____________	My brother can’t stand the sight of blood. It always makes him ______. Her voice on the phone was so ______ that I could hardly hear it.
3	____________	She doesn’t have a ______ account. She keeps her money under the mattress. We saw him sitting on the river ______ fishing.
4	____________	I can’t ______ that man. He really gets on my nerves. We saw a ______ in the forest when we were camping in California.
5	____________	You have to ______ three egg whites to make this pudding. Argentina ______ Germany 2-0 in the final.
6	____________	I don’t have to wear a ______ to work. I just go in jeans and a T-shirt. She bent down to ______ up her shoelace.
7	____________	She had a cold and the ______ of her nose was red. The waiter was really helpful so we gave him a big ______.
8	____________	She wants curtains that will ______ her carpet. It was the most exciting football ______ I’ve ever seen.
9	____________	Use a first-class ______ if you want the letter to arrive by tomorrow. Everyone began to ______ their feet in time to the music.
10	____________	I’m tired. I think I’ll go and ______ down for a while. I didn’t say that! That’s a ______!
11	____________	I need to go to the gym every day to try to get into ______ again. A rugby ball is a different ______ from a football.
12	____________	She dropped my favourite china vase and it ______. I’ve just spent all my money on a new sound system. I am now completely ______.
13	____________	I parked my car on a double yellow line and I got a £30 ______. I heard the weather forecast and apparently it’s going to be ______today.
14	____________	One, three, five and seven are odd numbers. Two, four six and eight are ______. I’m not going out ______ if it stops raining. I’m too cold and tired.
15	____________	I have absolutely no ______ in politics. I like art, music and literature. You can get about 6% ______ in this savings account.
16	____________	She’s good teacher because she’s very ______. Doctor Fernandez has received another card from a grateful ______.

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Many English words have multiple meanings. This means that the same word, with the same spelling and pronunciation may have more than one meaning. Sometimes the meanings may be very different. This can be confusing for people learning English. You may wonder,” How do I know what the meaning is?” The best way is rely on context, illustrations, or diagrams in the text. However, if you still are not sure of the meaning, look it up. A dictionary will tell you all the meanings of any word. This posting cannot discuss every word with multiple meanings. There are simply too many of them. In this posting, however, I talk about 25 common words with multiple meanings. These are word you may see and hear in your daily life. I show you parts of speech, definitions, and example sentences for each meaning of each word.The download at the end will give you additional practice understanding words with multiple meanings.

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Below is a list of common words with multiple meanings.

B

bank

2. bark

3. bill

4. break

5. bug

C

6. charge

7. company

8. current

D-H

9. date

10. fair

11. fast

12. fly

13. hit

J-N

14. jam

15. left

16. mine

17. nail

P-R

18. patient

19. pool

20. pupil

21. run

S-T

22. season

23. set

24. take

25. turn

You now know many common English words with multiple meanings. Often you can guess the meaning of the word through context. If that is not helpful, however, don’t hesitate to look the word up. The download will give you additional practice understanding words with multiple meanings.

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Idioms of the day

no picnic–This means something is difficult and not pleasant. I’m glad I moved, but making all the preparations was no picnic.
turn a blind eye to–This means to not notice a very obvious problem. Her husband comes home drunk every night, but she turns a blind eye to his problems. She insists that he’s not an alcoholic.

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In English language, there are many words that spell the same but differ in meaning as per their usage. These are also called homographs. Based on their usage and functions, words are categorized into eight parts of speech. These words change their meaning in accordance to their usage. However the change in the meaning of the word occurs only when the word is used as a noun, adjective, verb and adverb.

To understand this better, let us look at some examples:

CLEAN

The cottage needs a good clean.
He clean forgot about dropping the letters in the post box.
The entertainment was good clean fun for the whole family.
He cleaned up his act and came off drugs.

In the above example, we have used the word clean and used it in 4 different sentences, each signifying a different meaning, along with its usage as different parts of speech.

Sentence A — The cottage needs a good clean. The word clean in this sentence means the act or an instance of cleaning. Since this is an act, hence it is a noun.

Sentence B — He clean forgot about dropping the letters in the post box. The meaning of the word clean in this sentence is completely, and since it is modifying the word forgot which a verb (action word) is, it is an adverb.

Sentence C — The entertainment was good clean fun for the whole family. In this case, the meaning of the word clean is fit for everyone, nothing obscene. The word in this case is modifying fun, which is a noun; hence the word here is an adjective.

Sentence D — He cleaned up his act and came off drugs. In this case the word cleans means to rid of undesirable features. Clean has been used to denote an action, and hence in this case it is a verb.

LIGHT

The new lamp had good light for reading.
Magnesium is a light metal.
Rahul likes to travel light.
The choice lighted on me.

Sentence A — The new lamp had good light for reading. In this the word light is being is used to mean a particular quality or type of light. And also it has been used as a noun.
Sentence B — Magnesium is a light metal. In this the word is used to mean having relatively low density, also since it is used to describe the word metal which is a noun, it is an adjective.
Sentence C — Rahul likes to travel light. In this, the word light means little equipment, baggage, etc.
Sentence D — the choice lighted on me. In this the word light is used to denote an action thus it is verb and it means to strike or fall on.

Some of the similar kinds of words are:

LOVE

We love you. (Here, love is a verb as it is showing the action in terms of expressing an emotion)
Love is blind. (Here, Love is a noun as it is a name of an emotion)

WATER

We drink water. (Here, water is a noun as it is name of the thing)
They water the plants. (Here, water is a verb as here it means giving water to plants i.e. an action)
This is a water pipe. (Here, water is a adjective as it is describing pipe which is a noun)

ABOVE

The heavens showered blessings from above. (Here, ‘above’ is used as a noun)
She is above average in intelligence. (Here, above is a preposition as here it is showing the position or the status of the pronoun ‘she’)
Analyze the above sentence. (Here, above is an adjective as it telling something about the noun ‘sentence’)

FAST

He did not take anything during the fast. (It names something, so it is a noun)
Muslims fast during Ramazan. (This is an activity, so fast is a verb)
She speaks fast. (This becomes adverb here as it is describing a verb i.e. )

BACK

I have pain in the back. (It is a noun here)
I will come back in 5 minutes. (It is an adverb here, as it describes verb- come)
Have you closed the back door.(It is describing a noun-door, so it is an adjective)
He backed his car through the gate. (Back is used as a verb here)

NEAR

He lives near the station. (Near is a preposition here)
He got nervous as the examinations neared. (Here, it is a verb)
Most of my near relatives live abroad. (Here, it is used as an adjective for noun-relatives)
I went near enough to see over it. (Near is an adverb here which described enough)

Thus from these examples it is implicit that with different usage, the same word in English language can have different meanings.

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There are some words with multiple meanings.

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There are lots of English language words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.
A baseball bat and the nocturnal animal bat are good examples of a «homonym.»
An airy wind and «to wind down» are homographs, too.

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It’s no secret that the English language can be tricky. For anyone learning the language, it’s difficult to grasp all the drastic differences a single word can have.

People most get tripped up on words that are too similar. When words are spelled the same and sound the same but have different meanings, then they are called homonyms. When they are just spelled the same but sound different and have different meanings, then they are homographs.

Here are some of the most popular homonyms and homographs in the English language.

Bat

«Bat» as in the animal.

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When used as a noun, a bat could be a winged, nocturnal animal or a piece of sporting equipment used in baseball. It can also be used as a verb when a player goes up to bat during a baseball game.

Compact

«Compact» could refer to makeup holder.

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When used as an adjective, «compact» means small, but when used as a verb, it means to make something smaller. It can also be used as a noun when talking about a small case for makeup.

Desert

«Desert» as in a barren land.

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As a noun, «desert» is a dry, barren area of land where little rain occurs. When used as a verb, the word means to abandon a person or cause.

Fair

A county fair.

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The word «fair» has a few meanings when used as different parts of speech. When used as an adjective, it can describe someone as agreeable, but it can also describe someone who has light skin or hair. As a noun, a «fair» is typically a local event that celebrates a certain person, place, or historical moment.

Lie

To lie down.

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«Lie» could mean to lay down and to tell something untruthful when used as an adjective. If used as a noun, it is a false statement.

Lead

«Lead» used to be found in the pencil.

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The word «lead» could be the verb that means to guide someone or something, while the noun version of the word pertains to the metal.

Minute

«Minute» means 60 seconds.

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The word «minute» can be a measure of time or a measurement of how small something is.

Refuse

Refuse is another word for garbage.

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To decline or accept something is the verb form of «refuse,» while garbage is the noun form.

Project

Shadow puppets are projected on a wall.

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The word «project» has several meanings as a verb. It could mean to plan, to throw, or to cast an image on a surface. As a noun, it is a task or piece of work.

Second

Coming in second is just one meaning of the word.

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Like the word «minute,» «second» is another measurement of time, while it can also denote the placement of something after the first.

Fine

A parking fine.

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The word «fine» has several meanings, including two different adjectives. First, it can be used to describe something as high quality and second, it can describe something especially thin. As a noun, «fine» means a payment for a violation.

Entrance

Meghan Markle making her wedding entrance.

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When pronounced slightly differently, the word «entrance» has multiple meanings. As a noun, an entrance is a point of access and entry. It could also be used to describe a dramatic arrival, like a bride at her wedding. However, as a verb, to entrance means to bewitch and delight.

Clip

Clip is another word for cut.

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The verb form of «clip» can actually get quite confusing. The word can actually mean to cut something apart or to attach together. The word even has a noun form, which is an object that helps attach two things.

Overlook

Canyon overlook.

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To overlook means to fail to notice something, but when the word is used as a noun, it is a place where you can look down and see from a higher vantage point.

Consult

«Consult» has two meanings.

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«Consult» is another one of those tricky words that have two different meanings and they are opposites of each other. «To consult» can mean to seek advice or to give professional advice.

Row

Row your boat.

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As a noun, a «row» means a fight or disagreement. It could also refer to how something is organized into a line. As a verb, «to row» means to propel a boat forward.

Discount

Discounts are a reduction in price.

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As a noun, «discount» is a reduction in price and can also be used as a synonym to «on sale.» But when used as a verb, the word means to underestimate someone or something and give them no value.

Wind

«Wind» can be a gush of air like in a hurricane.

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A subtle difference in pronunciation completely changes the word «wind.» It can refer to a flow of air or it can mean to turn.

Contract

Signing a contract.

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When used as a noun, «contract» is a written or verbal agreement, but when used as a verb, it means to acquire or to get.

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If you think that there are too many words in the English language, remember that our dictionaries could be bigger; our language has doubled up definitions on many of its words.

Heteronyms, homonyms, homophones and homographs all become a confusing jumble especially when one attempts to use one these double-edged words while avoiding misspellings and misconstrued usage. When things get this complicated, it’s time to break out those dusty old dead languages as well as the Greek suffixes and prefixes, which are invaluable for deciphering the roots of these words.

The difference between homographs and heteronyms lies in the root words and a combination of factors affecting, spelling, pronunciation and meaning. There are also a variety of words with two meanings that include various similarities that bridge the gap between these three distinct segments.

Homophones are words that are pronounced in the same way but differ in their meanings. Words with different meanings and different spellings that are pronounced the same are also known a heterographs. Examples of words that sound the same but mean different things include there, their and they’re.

The term heteronym applies to words with two different pronunciations and two different meanings. The Greek word literally means different name. Examples based on the same word and different meaning effect include object and object.

Homographs are words that have the same spelling but are pronounced differently and have different meanings. For example, Polish and polish, dove and dove, and so on. The term literally translates to mean words with the same written record or depiction. These words are known as heteronyms, a term that translates to mean two unique definitions.

The title of the popular grammar book and tongue-in-cheek joke about the panda that eats, shoots and leaves is a classic example of a homograph capable of functioning as verb and a noun with vastly different effects. In this case, the same word and different meaning of “shoots” changes the complexion of the sentence completely.

The comedic affects of double-entendres, puns and malapropisms have been known for centuries. In Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, the playwriting legend coined the malapropism’s alternate synonym the “Dogberryism” with the snappy dialogue of Constable Dogberry, who declares in great triumph that he has captured two auspicious men during the night watch. During the same scene, the constable planted another timeless one-liner when he famously says “comparisons are odorous” instead of odious.

Here are a few examples of words with two meanings:

1. After taking a shot with his bow, the archer took a bow.
2. I had to console my mom after I sold her console.
3. No one could believe how much produce our garden could produce.
4. There’s no dessert in the desert for those who desert.
5. The family was hoping their live plants would live.
6. There’s simply no use for something you can’t use.
7. They were going to project the project at the local theater.
8. It’s not easy to resume work without a resume.
9. The band booked the studio to record their record.
10. Everyone knows it’s not lady-like to intimate with intimate apparel.
11. The salesman was standing so close it was impossible to close the door.
12. The rebel seized the opportunity to rebel.
13. The artist worked for hours to perfect the nearly perfect work.
14. The sport agent’s resigning affected the star’s resigning.
15. The incense incensed the customers.

Do you have any favorite linguistic snafus or words with two meanings? Please feel free to share them in comments.

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Synonymy relates to the topic of semantics, which concerns the study of meaning in language. The term synonymy originates from the Greek words sún and onoma, which mean with and name.

Synonymy in semantics

Synonymy in semantics refers to a word with the same (or nearly the same) meaning as another word.

Let’s see if you’ve grasped the concept of synonymy by finding two synonymous words in these sentences:

Today’s weather is awful.
Today’s weather is terrible.

The first sentence uses awful to describe the weather and the second uses terrible. Although both sentences use different words, they have the same meaning: bad. In other words, awful and terrible are synonyms of bad.

Important note: Be careful of the slight differences between the synonyms. Not every synonymous word fits in all situations, eg small isn’t exactly the same as tiny. You have to consider some factors, including the context, the relationship between words, register, and regional variation, among others. Take a look at the ‘types of synonymy’ section for more details.

To test whether two words are synonyms (or synonymous), we can use a substitution method: if one word can be replaced by another without changing the meaning/sense of the sentence, the two words are synonyms. The opposite of synonymy is antonymy. Synonymy can be found across all parts of speech: in nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.

A ≈ B

Synonym examples

Here are some examples of synonyms:

big-large
small — little
easy — effortless
difficult — hard

Let’s put the synonyms into a sentence and use the substitution method:

1a. You have a big house.

1b. You have a large house.

By substituting big with large, we can keep the sentence’s meaning (the description of the house) in a similar degree/sense as the original sentence.

2a. He had a difficult decision to make.

2b. He had a hard decision to make.

The same as before, the substitution of difficult with hard does not change the sentence’s meaning (the description of the decision).

Synonymy in literature

Synonymy is one of the literary devices in which a word is replaced with another word with a similar meaning, to avoid repetition.

Here are some examples of synonymy in literature:

If there’s just one kind of folks, why can’t they get along with each other? If they’re all alike, why do they go out of their way to despise each other? Scout, I think I’m beginning to understand something. I think I’m beginning to understand why Boo Radley’s stayed shut up in the house all this time. It’s because he wants to stay inside.

— Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird, 1960.

Instead of repeating the word one kind, Lee chooses its synonym: alike, to relay a similar meaning to ‘very similar’. The same thing happens in the case of stayed shut up in the house and stay inside. Using synonymy, Lee enriches the prose by avoiding repetition while keeping the meaning similar in both cases.

For thee I watch, whilst thou dost wake elsewhere.

— William Shakespeare, Sonnet 61, 1609.

Wake is a synonym of watch. Here, wake means ‘to stay awake to watch or tend’ (Oxford English Dictionary). Notice the slightly richer sense of see in watch compared to wake, yet the two words carry a similar meaning. By adopting synonymy, Shakespeare enhances the quality of the words he uses.

I love your daughter fondly, dearly, disinterestedly, devotedly. If ever there were love in the world, I love her.

— Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities, 1859.

Fondly and devotedly are synonyms that describe ‘a way to show great love for somebody/something’ (Oxford Learner’s Dictionary). Using two different words with a similar meaning, Dickens describes how strong the character’s feelings are (how I love your daughter) without repeating the word.

Types of synonyms

Now that we’ve looked at the concept, let’s examine the two types of synonymy:

Absolute synonyms
Partial synonyms

Absolute synonyms

With absolute synonyms, the meaning and function of the synonymous words are exactly the same. If you have a pair of absolutely synonymous words, you can substitute the words in every possible context (semantic, grammatical, sociolinguistic, etc.) with its synonym. This condition is very rare because, usually, two words that refer to the same meaning/object can’t co-exist. An example of an absolute synonym is airport and aerodrome. The former is what we commonly use nowadays, whereas the latter is an old-fashioned word.

Partial synonyms

Partial synonyms, on the other hand, occur when words have very closely related meanings. The meanings are not exactly the same, only partially, but close enough to relay the same message. Partial synonyms can differ in their collocation, register, and regional/social variation.

Have a look at these examples of partial synonyms:

1. We have a big problem.	Although gigantic is synonymous with big, the word combination of gigantic problem (1c) doesn’t sound natural. This is what’s called a collocation (a pairing of words with a high level of frequency).
a. We have a large problem.
b. We have a huge problem.
c. We have a gigantic problem.

2a. The tickets can only be bought online.	Generally, buy and purchase mean ‘to obtain something by paying money for it’ (Oxford Learner’s Dictionary). However, the two words differ in their register. Buy is considered a general term, whereas purchase is often used in a more formal context.
2 B. The tickets can only be purchased online.

3a. It’s been a very chilly autumn this year.

Both autumn and fall mean ‘the season of the year between summer and winter.’

But, autumn is Commonly used in British English, while fall is used in American English. They differ in regional/social variety.

3b. It’s been a very chilly fall this year.

Synonymy and homonymy — what’s the difference?

Synonymous words are words that carry similar meanings (meaning 1 is similar to meaning 2 and meaning 3). Homonymous words (homonymy) are words that are pronounced the same or spelt the same (or both), but their meanings are dissimilar.

Important to note: Homonym is a broader term for homophone (words that sound the same but have different meanings) and homograph (words that are spelt the same but have different meanings). Synonyms have similar meanings but homonyms have different meanings.

Synonymy and polysemy — what’s the difference?

When a set of different words carries a similar meaning it is called synonymy. When a single word has several meanings (word form 1 has meaning 1 and meaning 2), it is called polysemy.

Synonymy — similar meanings: wing — extension & section.

They are building a new wing for the maternity department.
They are building a new extension for the maternity department.

Even though the word wing is replaced with extension, we still get the same information about ‘a new section of the hospital is currently being constructed and it is for the maternity department’. The meaning of extension isn’t exactly the same as wing , but similar.

My room is on the west wing.
My room is on the west section (of the building).

The same explanation can also be found here. We still get the same information about where my room is: on the west side of the building.

Polysemy — multiple meanings: wing — animal parts for flying & a section of a building.

They are building a new wing for the maternity department.

The meaning of wing in this sentence refers to ‘a section of building’ and not ‘animal parts for flying’.

The bird’s wing is broken.

Here, the meaning of wing is about the ‘animal parts for flying’ and not ‘a section of a building’.

Synonymy vs. Polysemy

In synonymy, you can substitute a word with its similar meaning and the sense/meaning of the sentence doesn’t change. A is similar to B .
Synonyms are usually used as a means of avoiding word repetition. However, be careful of the slightly different meanings of synonymous words. Always be mindful of the context and valency of the sentence.
Polysemy isn’t about word substitution. Because a single polysemic word has many meanings (A means B and C) , it can cause ambiguity. It is often used for wordplay or for creating “hidden” meanings.

Synonymy — Key takeaways

Synonymy is a linguistic term for words with similar meanings.
If you replace one word with its synonym, the meaning/sense of the sentence doesn’t change. You can test synonymy by using the substitution method.
There are two types of synonymy: Absolute synonyms, when the meaning and function of the words is exactly the same, and partial synonyms, when the meaning and function of the words is only partially the same. This may depend on the collocation, register, and regional/social variety of the words.
Synonymy features words with similar meanings, while homonymy has words with different meaning but have the same pronunciation or spelling or both.
Synonymy involves words with similar meanings, while polysemy is words with multiple meanings did create wordplay.

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Homonyms: Definition and Useful Example Sentences

Homonyms consist of homophones and homographs. Different dictionary definitions of these words can lead to confusion about these terms.

Homonyms, Homophones & Homographs

Homonyms encapsulate three-word classes. “For” and “four” are examples of the first type of homonyms. These words have identical pronunciations and different spellings and meanings. The first word-class are homophones.

The second-word class features words with the same spellings. This word group has different meanings and pronunciations. These words are homographs, but they are more aptly described as heteronyms. Heteronyms make up a subgroup of homographs.

The third-word class has the same spelling and pronunciations, but different meanings. Most people think of this group as homographs. The Oxford Engish Dictionary (OED) considers them restrictive homonyms.

The second and third classes of words come from the same word subgroup: homographs. Labeling the third group as restrictive homonyms reduce the confusion between homograph types.

Homophones

Homophones have different spellings and meanings. You pronounce homophones the same. Words like break/brake or idol/idle are examples of these words.

Examples of homophones:

Brake – break

My brakes gave out and I drove into a parked car.
I went on my lunch break.

Idle – idol

I did not want my car to idle so I turned it off.
The singer was my idol.

In the first example, “brakes” refers to a device that stops a vehicle from moving. “Break” refers to a brief interruption. In the second example, “idle” refers to activity with no point. “Idol” refers to a person you revere. Both examples sound the same but have distinct meanings and spellings.

Homographs

Homographs under the second word-class refer to words that are heteronyms. Heteronym spellings remain consistent while their meanings and pronunciations change. Words like “advocate” and “close” are examples of heteronyms.

Examples of Heteronyms

The advocate advocated for his client.
Close the oven while you stand close to me.

In the first sentence “advocate” has a short “a” sound. In this form “advocate” means a person who supports a cause. “Advocated” in the first sentence acts as a verb and has a long “A” sound. It means to argue on someone’s behalf.

In the second example, the first use of “close” means to shut. The “s” in close takes on a “z” sound. In contrast, “close” near the end of the second sentence means to be near. In this instance, you pronounce the word “close” like “CLOS”.

In these examples as the meaning changes so does the pronunciation.

Examples of Restrictive Homonyms

Homonyms are words that exist as both homographs and homophones. These words have the same pronunciation and spellings but have different meanings. The words “bat” and “compact” each have two separate meanings.

Bat – bat

The bat hung upside down in the tree,
My wooden bat broke on the last pitch.

Compact – compact

She had a compact car.
She examined her lipstick in her compact.

The first example shows the word “bat” with two different meanings. In this context “bat” refers to a black rodent with wings and the second a piece of baseball equipment. In the second example “compact” means small and tiny mirrored makeup case. Words in this group have the same spelling but different meanings.

Homonyms Examples:

Bright – bright

He felt bright and cheerful and full of energy.
I’ve got two bright students, but the rest are average.

Right – right

The man couldn’t discern between right and wrong.
Turn right at the first traffic light.

Address – address

I’ll give you my address and telephone number.
We should address her as our equal.

Band – band

Remember to put a rubber band around these books.
She plays the clarinet in a swing band.

Rose – rose

Sales rose by 20% over the Christmas period.
He sent her a single red rose.

Match – match

Today’s football match is France versus Brazil.
You can’t match him in chess.

Cool – cool

Don’t get excited about the exam; keep cool.
Remove the cakes from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

Watch – watch

He would sit quietly and watch what was happening.
The watch was cheap, but it goes quite well.

Wave – wave

Several villages have been destroyed by a huge tidal wave.
He raised his hand to wave.

Ring – ring

The diamond ring is the most expensive.
Our washing machine has broken; I’ll ring the electrician.

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What are Homophones?

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and different spellings.

The term homo has been derived from a Greek word which means same and phone which means voice.

Example:

Week Weak

There are seven days in a week. The man is very weak.

In the above mentioned examples both week/weak are pronounced the same, but week in the first sentence means a period of seven days whereas weak in the second sentence means not strong.

Uses of Homophones

Homophones are often used to create paronomasia in word plays and games. In order to deceive the players, paronomasias are created. Paronomasia is also very commonly used in poetries. Better known as puns, it is used to create humor in jokes and comedy shows. In a word play, puns are used to suggest multiple meanings of words that sound the same. When word pairs that sound alike (but not identical) are used, it becomes a homophonic pun.

Example:

The phrase used by George Carlin can be cited as an example.

Atheism is a non prophet institution. Here prophet has been used instead of its homophone profit.

Examples of Homophones

Example:

Some examples of commonly used homophones are as follows:

Sea See

The sea is blue in colour. We see with our eyes.

Example:

Wait Weight

Please wait for me! What is your weight?

Example:

Aloud Allowed

They are singing aloud. Dogs are not allowed in children’s play area.

Example:

Flour Flower

What is the price of 1kg of flour? The flower is red in colour.

Example:

Meat Meet

Karan likes to eat meat. Nice to meet you!

Homophones and Contractions

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. Shortened versions of words or groups of words are known as contractions. The missing letter in a contracted word is usually marked by a apostrophe. Some common contractions and homophones are mentioned below:

Contractions	Homophones
You’re	Your
There’s	Theirs
Here’s	Hears
Who’s	Whose

Difference Between Homophones and Homonyms

Homophones are words that are pronounced similarly but they differ in spelling and meaning. Homonyms are words that sound and spelt the same but differ in meaning. Homonyms can again be divided into three categories. They are homophone (same pronunciation but different spelling/meaning), homograph (same pronunciation and same spelling), Heteronym (same spelling but different pronunciation)

Example:

Homophone: Steel (various forms of metals), steal (to take someone’s property without permission)

Homonym: rock (a large mass of stone), rock (a kind of music)

Difference between Homophones and Homograph

Homophones are words that sound alike but have different meaning and spelling whereas words that are spelt/pronounced the same but have different meaning are called homographs.

Example:

Homophone: pear (a kind of fruit), pair (two identical things)

Homograph: fair (reasonable), fair (complexion)

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Reference Links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homophone
http://www.englishclub.com/pronunciation/homophones.htm
http://www.icteachers.co.uk/children/sats/homophones.htm
http://www.magickeys.com/books/riddles/words.html
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/homonyms-homophones-homographs-and-heteronyms/

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