10.1 Homonyms, Antonyms, and Synonyms

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning, such as 'bat' (the animal) and 'bat' (the sports equipment).

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word, such as 'hot' and 'cold'.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word, such as 'happy' and 'joyful'.

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Provide an example of a homonym in a sentence.

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The word 'bark' can refer to the sound a dog makes or the outer covering of a tree.

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What is the antonym of 'happy'?

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The antonym of 'happy' is 'sad'.

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What is the synonym of 'fast'?

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A synonym of 'fast' is 'quick'.

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What is the difference between 'to', 'too', and 'two'?

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'To' is a preposition, 'too' means 'also' or 'excessively', and 'two' is the number 2.

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What is the correct spelling: 'flour' or 'flower'?

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'Flour' is the correct spelling for the ingredient used in baking, while 'flower' refers to a blooming plant.

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What is the antonym of 'bright'?

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The antonym of 'bright' is 'dark'.

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What is the synonym of 'ancient'?

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A synonym of 'ancient' is 'old'.