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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'steal' (to take something) and 'steel' (a type of metal) are homophones.

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What is the meaning of 'night'?

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

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What is the meaning of 'knight'?

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'Knight' refers to a person who served as a mounted soldier in the past, often associated with chivalry.

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What does 'pour' mean?

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'Pour' means to cause a liquid to flow from one container to another.

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What does 'poor' mean?

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'Poor' refers to having little or no money or resources.

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What does 'new' mean?

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'New' means something that has recently come into existence or is not old.

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What does 'knew' mean?

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'Knew' is the past tense of 'know', meaning to have had knowledge of something.

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What is the meaning of 'ice'?

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'Ice' is frozen water, often used to cool drinks.

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What is the meaning of 'eyes'?

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'Eyes' are the organs of sight in humans and animals.