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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What does 'desert' mean when used as a verb?

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To abandon someone or something.

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What does 'desert' mean when used as a noun?

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A dry area of land without water.

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What does 'wind' mean when referring to air?

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Moving air.

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What does 'wind' mean when used as a verb?

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To twist or coil.

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What does 'entrance' mean in the context of captivating someone?

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To fill someone with wonder, to hold their attention.

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What does 'dove' mean when referring to a bird?

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A kind of bird.

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What does 'dove' mean when used as a verb?

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Plunged head first into water.

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Can you give an example of a homograph?

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The word 'lead' can mean to guide someone or it can refer to a type of metal.

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Why is understanding homographs important?

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Understanding homographs helps in comprehending the meaning of sentences correctly based on context.