Meaning & use
homographs
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Words that are spelled identically but differ in meaning, and sometimes in pronunciation.
See it in a sentence
'Lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (the metal) are classic homographs in English.
The worksheet asked students to identify homographs and explain both meanings.
A note on using this word
Not to be confused with homophones (same sound, different spelling) or homonyms, a broader term covering both.
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