Homographs

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What is a homograph?

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A homograph is a word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and may have a different pronunciation.

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Give an example of a homograph and its meanings.

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The word 'lead' can mean to guide (pronounced 'leed') or a type of metal (pronounced 'led').

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What does the word 'wind' mean when used in the context of winding a clock?

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In this context, 'wind' means to turn the stem of the clock to make it work.

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What does the word 'wind' mean when referring to the weather?

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In this context, 'wind' refers to moving air.

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What does the word 'present' mean when referring to giving an award?

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In this context, 'present' means to give.

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What does the word 'present' mean when referring to being in a place?

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In this context, 'present' means to be here.

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What does the word 'bow' mean when referring to a decorative item on a gift?

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In this context, 'bow' means a decorative ribbon.

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What does the word 'bow' mean when referring to bending at the waist?

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In this context, 'bow' means to bend at the waist.

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What does the word 'wound' mean when referring to an injury?

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In this context, 'wound' means an injury.

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What does the word 'wound' mean when referring to tying something?

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In this context, 'wound' means tied around.