Pronunciation: /ˈhɛtərəˌnɪm/
noun a word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different pronunciation and meaning, such as 'bow' (to bend) and 'bow' (a type of weapon)
A1 A heteronym is a word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different pronunciation and meaning.
A2 Learning about heteronyms can help improve your vocabulary and understanding of the English language.
B1 It can be confusing to differentiate between heteronyms, especially for non-native English speakers.
B2 Some examples of heteronyms include 'tear' (to rip) and 'tear' (a drop of water from the eye).
C1 Linguists study the phenomenon of heteronyms to better understand the complexities of language and communication.
C2 Authors often use heteronyms creatively in their writing to play with the multiple meanings of words.
adjective describing a word that has different pronunciations and meanings depending on context or usage
A1 I learned about heteronym words in my beginner English class.
A2 She struggled with understanding the concept of heteronym words.
B1 The teacher explained the difference between heteronym and homonym words.
B2 He used examples of heteronym words to demonstrate pronunciation variations.
C1 The linguist conducted a study on the use of heteronym words in different languages.
C2 The author wrote a book exploring the complexities of heteronym words in linguistics.
formal The English language is full of heteronyms, words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and pronunciations.
informal It's so confusing when you come across heteronyms in English, like 'bow' meaning both to bend and a type of weapon.
slang I hate when I see heteronyms on a spelling test, it always trips me up.
figurative Heteronyms are like linguistic puzzles, where you have to figure out the pronunciation based on the context of the sentence.
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