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multiple-meaning words and phrases n n n Homonym = Homo (“same”) spelling and sound, but different meanings Homophones= HOMO ("same") + PHONE ("sound") , pronounced the same, but different spellings and meanings. Homographs= HOMO ("same") spelling + GRAPHS ("writing") different meanings and pronunciations
Homonym Same – Spelling and Pronunciation Different - Meaning Homographs Same – Spelling Different – Meaning and Pronunciation Homophones Same – Pronunciation Different – Spelling and Meaning
Homonyms are words that are spelled and pronounced the same, but have different meanings.
well and well Anthony doesn't feel well today. We are going to dig a new well. (Same spelling and pronunciation, but different meaning. )
conflict and conflict A conflict is a struggle or an emotional disturbance. Their schedules seemed to conflict with each other. (Same spelling and pronunciation, but different meaning. )
house and house The house was constructed in the early 1900’s. They decided to house the flood victims at the local high school. (Same spelling and pronunciation, But different meaning. )
school and school We will not have school on Election Day. A school of fish just passed by. (Same spelling and pronunciation, But different meaning. )
ruler and ruler A ruler is used to measure. The ruler has reigned for many years. (Same spelling and pronunciation, But different meaning. )
bill and bill The waitress will bring you the bill when you are ready. The duck’s bill was yellow. (Same spelling and pronunciation, But different meaning. )
light and light You need to flip the switch for the light to turn on. The sweater was a light blue color. (Same spelling and pronunciation, But different meaning. )
bat and bat The baseball bat was given to him as a gift from his grandfather. There was a bat hanging upside down in the tree. (Same spelling and pronunciation, But different meaning. )
snap and snap I was afraid that the turtle would snap at me. The snap on the purse was broken. (Same spelling and pronunciation, But different meaning. )
roll and roll Please hand me that roll of tape. Did you eat the last piece of pumpkin roll? (Same spelling and pronunciation, But different meaning. )
play and play He learned to play an instrument in fifth grade. Our school attended a play at the local theater. (Same spelling and pronunciation, But different meaning. )
rose and rose The sun rose early this morning. My dad gave my mother a beautiful white rose. (Same spelling and pronunciation, But different meaning. )
sink and sink I put the dirty dishes in the sink. She tried to float on the water, but began to sink instead. (Same spelling and pronunciation, But different meaning. )
run and run Many runners like to run early in the morning. She decided to run for president of student council. (Same spelling and pronunciation, But different meaning. )
stick and stick Be careful or the glue will stick to your hands! My dog played fetch with the stick. (Same spelling and pronunciation, But different meaning. )
ring and ring My mother received a beautiful new ring for her birthday. I listened to the telephone ring, but decided not answer it.
bend and bend He tried to bend the spoon, but was unsuccessful. We came to a bend in the road and stopped to rest. (Same spelling and pronunciation, But different meaning. )