heteronym (Meaning)
heteronym (n)
two words are heteronyms if they are spelled the same way but differ in pronunciation
heteronym (n.)
That which is heteronymous; a thing having a different name or designation from some other thing; -- opposed to homonym.
Synonyms & Antonyms of heteronym
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heteronym Sentence Examples
- "Night" and "knight" are heteronyms that differ in meaning despite having the same spelling and pronunciation.
- The word "bow" can be a heteronym as a noun referring to a weapon or a verb describing an action.
- "Bank" as a financial institution and "bank" as a sloping ground are heteronyms with distinct meanings and usage.
- The word "tear" can be a heteronym, denoting either an emotional or physical rupture.
- "Wind" as a noun referring to air in motion and "wind" as a verb describing the act of coiling are heteronyms.
- "Fair" can be a heteronym as an adjective describing fairness or as a noun referring to a festival or market.
- "Live" as a verb denoting existence and "live" as an adjective describing something that is alive are heteronyms.
- "Read" as a verb referring to the act of interpreting words and "read" as the past tense of "reed" (a water plant) are heteronyms.
- "Force" can be a heteronym as a noun referring to strength or energy or as a verb describing the act of applying force.
- The heteronym "pair" can refer to a matched set of two items or to the act of joining two things together.
FAQs About the word heteronym
two words are heteronyms if they are spelled the same way but differ in pronunciationThat which is heteronymous; a thing having a different name or designation
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No antonyms found.
"Night" and "knight" are heteronyms that differ in meaning despite having the same spelling and pronunciation.
The word "bow" can be a heteronym as a noun referring to a weapon or a verb describing an action.
"Bank" as a financial institution and "bank" as a sloping ground are heteronyms with distinct meanings and usage.
The word "tear" can be a heteronym, denoting either an emotional or physical rupture.
