Pronunciation: /ˈhɑmənɪm/
noun a word that has the same spelling or pronunciation as another word but has a different meaning
A1 A homonym is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning.
A2 In English, there are many homonyms that can be confusing for language learners.
B1 Understanding the difference between homonyms is important for clear communication in writing.
B2 Homonyms can create ambiguity in sentences if not used correctly.
C1 Linguists study the phenomenon of homonyms as part of their research on language structure.
C2 Authors often play with homonyms in their writing to create clever wordplay and double meanings.
adjective describing a word that is a homonym
A1 I learned about homonym words in my English class.
A2 She confused the homonym words 'to' and 'too' in her essay.
B1 The teacher explained the concept of homonym words to the students.
B2 He used a homonym wordplay to make his speech more engaging.
C1 The author's clever use of homonym phrases added depth to the novel.
C2 The comedian's homonym jokes were a hit with the audience.
formal The word 'bark' is a homonym, as it can refer to the sound a dog makes or the outer covering of a tree.
informal I always get confused with homonyms like 'to', 'too', and 'two'.
slang I can't believe how many homonyms there are in the English language, it's so confusing!
figurative The homonym 'bear' can mean an animal or to endure something difficult.
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