Multiple-Meaning Words

MULTIPLE MEANING WORDS

They are words that have

- Same pronunciation

- Same spelling

- Different meaning bases on the context

A multiple-meaning word

• has more than one definition.

• In a dictionary, it will have more than one entry, and the entries will be numbered. 

Example

mint¹ 1. an edible plant 2. candy flavored with mint

mint² 1. place where coins are made 2. a large amount of money

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MULTIPLE MEANING WORDS