Meaning & use
homophone
A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning and often in spelling.
See it in a sentence
"Flour" and "flower" make a classic pair of English homophones.
Students often confuse homophones like "their," "there," and "they're" in writing.
A note on using this word
Do not confuse "homophone" (same sound) with "homograph" (same spelling, different meaning or sound).
Words with a similar meaning
This term is best learned through its definition and examples.
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