How many more English words (Homographs) and definitions can you think of ?
English words that are spelled the same, pronounced the same, but have different meanings: # Homographs 1. Bank (financial institution) and bank (slope or incline) 2. Bat (flying mammal) and bat (sports equipment) 3. Bolt (fastener) and bolt ( sudden movement) 4. Cloud (weather phenomenon) and cloud (collection of data or applications online) 5. Dish (plate or serving container) and dish (prepare and serve food) 6. Draft (preliminary version of a document) and draft (current of air) 7. Light (not heavy) and light (source of illumination) 8. Match (small stick used to produce fire) and match (competition or sporting event) 9. Mean (intend to convey) and mean (unkind or unpleasant) 10. Park (outdoor recreational area) and park (to leave a vehicle in a stationary position) 11. Pen (writing instrument) and pen (enclosure for animals) 12. Pole (long, thin piece of wood or metal) and pole (northern or southern end of the Earth) 13. Right (correct or proper) and right (direction or location)
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Lead** - (verb) To guide or direct. - (noun) A type of metal. Bass** - (noun) A type of fish. - (noun) Low, deep tones in Content** - (noun) The subjects or topics covered in a book or document. - (adjective) Satisfied or happy.
Same spelling, same pronunciation but different meaning. E.g Tear: 1. A drop of liquid that falls from the eye. 2. To pull or rend apart. SPRING: 1. A season of the year. 2. A coiled metal object that stores energy.
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