Understanding Homonyms

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Definition of homonyms

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Words that sound alike but have different meanings

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Example of homonyms

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"Bark" (sound a dog makes) and "Bark" (outer layer of a tree)

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Sentence: The _______ was too high to climb.

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wall

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Sentence: She had to _______ the letter.

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mail

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Definition of "bare"

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Without covering or clothing

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Definition of "bear"

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A large mammal or to carry/support

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Sentence: He couldn't _______ the pain.

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bear

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Sentence: The tree's _______ was rough.

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bark

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Definition of "pair"

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Two of something

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Definition of "pear"

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A type of fruit