Homonym

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that is spelled and pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning.

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Give an example of a homonym.

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The word 'bat' can mean a flying mammal or a piece of sports equipment used in baseball.

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What does the homonym 'bark' mean?

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'Bark' can mean the outer covering of a tree or the sound a dog makes.

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What is the meaning of the homonym 'bank'?

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'Bank' can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river.

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What does the homonym 'seal' mean?

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'Seal' can mean a marine animal or to close something tightly.

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What is the meaning of the homonym 'lead'?

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'Lead' can mean to guide or direct, or it can refer to a type of metal.

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What does the homonym 'row' mean?

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'Row' can mean a line of things or to paddle a boat.

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What is the meaning of the homonym 'tear'?

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'Tear' can mean to rip something or a drop of liquid from the eye.

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What does the homonym 'close' mean?

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'Close' can mean near in distance or to shut something.

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What is the meaning of the homonym 'right'?

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'Right' can mean correct or a direction opposite of left.