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 sometimes a different pronunciation.

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Give an example of a homograph and its meanings: 'lead'.

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1. Lead (verb) - to guide or direct. 2. Lead (noun) - a type of metal.

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What does the word 'wind' mean in the context of 'I have to wind my clock'?

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In this context, 'wind' means to turn or twist something to make it work.

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What does the word 'wind' mean in the context of 'The wind is blowing hard'?

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

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What does the word 'close' mean in the context of 'Please close the front door'?

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In this context, 'close' means to shut.

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What does the word 'close' mean in the context of 'She was standing close to the movie star'?

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In this context, 'close' means to be near to.

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What does the word 'bass' mean in the context of 'The bass guitar was really loud'?

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In this context, 'bass' refers to a type of musical instrument.

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What does the word 'bass' mean in the context of fishing?

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In this context, 'bass' refers to a type of fish.

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What is the importance of context in understanding homographs?

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Context helps determine which meaning of a homograph is being used in a sentence.

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Can homographs have the same pronunciation?

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Yes, some homographs are pronounced the same, while others are pronounced differently.