noun
a word that has the same spelling or pronunciation as another word but has a different meaning
adjective
describing a word that is a homonym
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The word 'bark' is a homonym, as it can refer to the sound a dog makes or the outer covering of a tree.
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I always get confused with homonyms like 'to', 'too', and 'two'.
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I can't believe how many homonyms there are in the English language, it's so confusing!
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The homonym 'bear' can mean an animal or to endure something difficult.