Homonyms

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that sounds 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 animal or a piece of sports equipment used in baseball.

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What does 'patient' mean when referring to a sick person?

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In this context, 'patient' means a person who is receiving medical treatment.

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What does 'patient' mean when describing someone waiting calmly?

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In this context, 'patient' means able to wait without getting upset.

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What is the meaning of 'bill' when referring to a duck?

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In this context, 'bill' means the beak of the duck.

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What does 'pen' mean when talking about animals?

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In this context, 'pen' means a fenced area for keeping animals.

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What does 'saw' mean in the sentence 'Bobby said he saw you'?

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In this context, 'saw' is the past tense of the verb 'see'.

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What is a common homonym for 'lead'?

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

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What does 'row' mean in the context of a line of things?

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In this context, 'row' means a straight line of objects.

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What does 'row' mean when talking about a disagreement?

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In this context, 'row' means a noisy argument or dispute.