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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'bare' (without covering) and 'bear' (the animal) are examples of homophones.

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What does 'there' mean?

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'There' refers to a place or location.

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What does 'their' mean?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership.

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What does 'they're' mean?

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'They're' is a contraction of 'they are'.

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What is the meaning of 'hour'?

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'Hour' is a unit of time equal to 60 minutes.

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What is the meaning of 'weight'?

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'Weight' is the measure of how heavy something is.

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What does 'hare' mean?

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'Hare' is a type of animal that is similar to a rabbit.

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What does 'maid' mean?

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'Maid' refers to a female servant or housekeeper.

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What is the difference between 'wait' and 'weight'?

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'Wait' means to pause or delay, while 'weight' refers to heaviness.