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Meaning of homograph
homograph (n)
two words are homographs if they are spelled the same way but differ in meaning (e.g. fair)
homograph (n.)
One of two or more words identical in orthography, but having different derivations and meanings; as, fair, n., a market, and fair, a., beautiful.
homograph Sentence Examples
- The bank employee saw the homograph "tear" on the customer's withdrawal slip.
- The noun "bow" for a weapon and the verb "bow" for bending down are homographs.
- The word "fair" can be both an adjective meaning impartial and a noun referring to a festival.
- The homograph "match" can refer to a game or a combustible stick.
- The phrase "left" can be both a verb and a direction.
- The homograph "pound" can be a unit of currency or a verb meaning to strike.
- The noun "capital" can refer to a city or financial assets.
- "Light" can be a noun referring to illumination or a verb meaning to ignite.
- The homograph "box" can refer to a container or a form of fighting.
- The phrase "right" can be an adjective meaning correct or a noun referring to a direction.
FAQs About the word homograph
two words are homographs if they are spelled the same way but differ in meaning (e.g. fair)One of two or more words identical in orthography, but having differe
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The bank employee saw the homograph "tear" on the customer's withdrawal slip.
The noun "bow" for a weapon and the verb "bow" for bending down are homographs.
The word "fair" can be both an adjective meaning impartial and a noun referring to a festival.
The homograph "match" can refer to a game or a combustible stick.
