homophone

Example Sentences

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But the WHO decided a homophone for “new” would be too confusing.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2021

It was also a homophone for “turn,” which fed into the group’s idea of “turning around and moving forward to face the challenges head-on,” according to Tern’s website.

From The Verge • Feb. 11, 2021

“Nine” in Mandarin is a homophone of the word “long”.

From The Guardian • May 15, 2019

It seemed like an odd mistake until I realized that you’re is a homophone for your.

From Slate • Aug. 22, 2016

On the other hand, the substantive beam is an example of such a false homophone as I include.

From Society for Pure English, Tract 02 On English Homophones by Bridges, Robert Seymour