homonyms

NOUN

word pronounced the same as another, regardless of meaning or spelling

Synonyms

WEAK

homograph homophone

Example Sentences

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Homonyms are words that sound the same and are spelled the same but have different meanings.

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021