Homonyms are two or more words that have the same sound or spelling but differ in meaning. Homophones—which means "same sounds" in Latin—are two or more words, such as knew and new or meat and meet, that are pronounced the same but differ in meaning, origin, and often spelling. Homographs, meanwhile, are words that have the same spelling but differ in origin, meaning, and sometimes pronunciation, such as the verb bear (to carry or endure) and the noun bear (the animal with a shaggy coat).
Words that fall under any of these three categories often confuse readers and writers alike. But they need not perplex you: Understanding the meaning of these three grammatical terms and, especially, being able to recognize them can help clear up any confusion. A list of some of the most common homonyms, homophones, and homographs can help any writer use these words correctly and any reader or listener recognize them when they occur.
Here are a few examples: Homonynms, Homophones and Homographs
| blew - past tense of blow | blue - the color | |
| bread - baked food item | bred - produced | |
| buy - purchase | by - near, through | bye - goodbye |
| capital - punishable by death | capital - chief city | capitol - building where legislature meets |
| ceiling - top of a room | sealing - setting, fastening | |
| cell - compartment | sell - vend | |
| cent - penny coin | scent - an odor | sent - past tense of send |
| cereal - breakfast food | serial - sequential | |
| chews - gnaws with teeth | choose - to select | |
| Chile- country in South America | chili - bean stew | chilly - frosty |
| chord - musical tone | cord - rope | |
| cite - quote | site - location | sight - view |
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Lastly here are phrases for Animal Collectives:
The three phrases I love are: an escargatoire of snails, a pandemonium of parrots and convocation of eagles. What is your Favorite Phrase? Let me hear from you.
Meanwhile here are photos of Batman and Robin enjoying my CATIO
Lastly, Batman & Robin are my, Duo of Felines. My pair of Mousers and temporarily my two great grand kids and apartment companion.
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