Licker and liquor are two words that are pronounced in the same fashion but are spelled differently and have different meanings. They are homophones. We will examine the definitions of the words licker and liquor, where these words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. Licker describes someone or something that caresses things with its tongue, that passes its tongue over something in order to taste it or moisten it. The word licker is an agent noun, …
Nice and gneiss are two words that are pronounced in the same manner but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the definitions of the words nice and gneiss, where these words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. Nice describes someone or something that is pleasant, satisfactory, enjoyable, good-natured, kind. Nice is an adjective, related words are nicer, nicest, nicely. The word nice has undergone an enormous evolution in …
Foe and faux are two words that are pronounced in the same manner but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the differing definitions of foe and faux, where these words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. Foe an enemy, an adversary or an opponent. A foe is the opposite of a friend. The word foe is derived from the Old English word fāh which means feud or hostile, and …
Succor or succour and sucker are words that are pronounced in the same manner but are spelled differently and have different meanings. They are homophones. We will examine the definitions of succor or succour and sucker, where these words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. Succor is aid given to someone when he is in distress, support for someone who is suffering. Succor is the American spelling, and the British spelling is succour. The word succor …
Meat, meet and mete are three words that are pronounced in the same way but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the different definitions of meat, meet and mete, where these words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. Meat is the flesh of an animal, usually referring to the flesh of an animal that is eaten by human beings. Meat is sometimes used to mean the edible part …
Tor and tore are two words that are pronounced in the same manner but are spelled differently and have different meanings. Tor and tore are homophones. We will examine the definitions of tor and tore, where these words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. A tor is a high hill, a rocky promontory. The plural form is tors. The word tor is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word tòrr, which means bulging hill. Tore is the past …
Thyme and time are two words that sometimes confused. They are pronounced in the same way but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the definitions of the words thyme and time, where these words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. Thyme is an herb, it is considered a member of the mint family. It is an evergreen. Thyme is used as a flavoring in cooking, as an ornamental, …
Ode and owed are two words that are pronounced in the same way but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the definitions of ode and owed, where these words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. An ode is a lyrical poem, often addressed to a particular subject. An ode is usually serious in nature, concerning important ideas. There are three types of odes. A Pindar Ode, named after …
Pride and pried are two words that are pronounced in the same manner but have different meanings and are spelled differently. Words that are pronounced in the same way but are spelled differently and have different meanings are called homophones. We will examine the definitions for pride and pried, where these words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. Pride is the feeling of satisfaction due to one’s achievements or possessions. Pride involves a consciousness of one’s …
Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spelling confuse anyone new to the English language. In fact, they often trip up native English speakers and are commonly misused in my regular and advanced English classes. These types of words are called homophones. Pi and pie is an example that often creates a lot of confusion due to only having one letter difference between the two words. Knowing the difference between the two words is important in order …