Homographs

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Homograph

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A word that has the same spelling, but has different meanings and pronunciation.

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wind (The wind is blowing hard.)

Back

moving air

Front

I have to wind my clock.

Back

to turn

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bow (The singer made a low bow to the audience.)

Back

bend at the waist

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bow (Maria placed a red bow on the birthday gift.)

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a ribbon

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present (in the context: All the students are present today.)

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here

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The boss will present the award at 10:00.

Back

give

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dove
I dove into the lake.

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jumped head first

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Dove (A dove ate the seeds on the ground.)

Back

a kind of bird

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tear (in the context: I did not notice that there was a tear in my shirt.)

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a rip