Homophones

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What are homophones?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.

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Give an example of homophones.

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'to', 'two', and 'too' are examples of homophones.

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What does 'led' mean?

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'Led' is the past tense of 'lead', meaning to guide or direct someone.

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What does 'lead' mean?

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'Lead' is a verb that means to guide or direct someone, or it can refer to a type of metal.

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What does 'eight' mean?

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'Eight' is the number 8.

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What does 'ate' mean?

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'Ate' is the past tense of 'eat', meaning to have consumed food.

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What does 'hair' mean?

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'Hair' refers to the strands that grow from the skin of humans and animals.

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What does 'hare' mean?

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'Hare' is a type of fast-running animal that resembles a rabbit.

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What does 'knight' mean?

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'Knight' refers to a man who served his sovereign or lord as a mounted soldier in armor.

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What does 'night' mean?

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'Night' is the time of day when it is dark outside, typically after sunset.