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CEFR B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Homonym

Definition

A word that is pronounced and/or spelled the same as another word, but has a different meaning or origin.

Example Sentences

1The words 'bank' and 'bank' are homonyms, one referring to a financial institution and the other to the side of a river.
2Is 'bow' a homonym, considering it can refer to the front of a ship or the ribbon tied around a package?
3The teacher explained that 'to', 'too', and 'two' are homonyms, often confused in writing.
4If you are unsure whether two words are homonyms, check their meanings and origins in a dictionary.
5Homonyms can make language more interesting, but they can also cause confusion when used incorrectly.

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