Homographs 2 12/13/24

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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 often 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 someone (pronounced 'leed') or a type of metal (pronounced 'led').

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What does the word 'dove' mean in the context of a bird?

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In this context, 'dove' refers to a type of bird known for its cooing sound.

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What does the word 'dove' mean in the context of past tense?

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In this context, 'dove' is the past tense of 'dive', meaning to jump into water.

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What does 'wind' refer to in weather terms?

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'Wind' refers to the movement of air, often felt during storms.

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What does 'wind' mean in the context of winding something?

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In this context, 'wind' means to twist or coil something, like winding a clock.

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What does 'record' mean in the context of audio?

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'Record' means to capture sound or video for playback later.

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What does 'record' mean in the context of a document?

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In this context, 'record' refers to a written account of something.

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What does 'live' mean when referring to a broadcast?

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'Live' means happening in real-time, as it occurs.

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What does 'live' mean in the context of being alive?

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In this context, 'live' means to be alive or existing.