Flocks and phlox are two words that are pronounced in the same manner but are spelled differently and have different meanings. They are homophones. We will examine the different meanings of flocks and phlox, where these two words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. Flocks is the plural form of flock, which is a word that means a group of animals, usually birds, sheep or goats. A flock bands together while moving, eating or sleeping. Flock …
Quarts and quartz are two words that are pronounced in the same way but are spelled differently and have different meanings. They are homophones. We will examine the difference between the definitions for quarts and quartz, where these words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. Quarts is the plural form of the word quart, which is a unit of volume. A quart is generally a liquid measurement, though, in the United States, it is sometimes used …
Packed and pact are two words that are pronounced in the same way but have different meanings and different spellings. They are homophones. We will examine the definitions of the words packed and pact, where these words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. Packed, when used as an adjective, describes something that is completely filled, or something that has been put inside of a suitcase, box or other container for storage or in order to be …
File, phial and faille are all words that are pronounced in the same way but are spelled differently and have different meanings. They are homophones. We will examine the meanings of the words file, phial and faille, where these words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. File may mean 1.) a cardboard envelope or box where papers, photos and documents are kept 2.) the contents of a cardboard envelope or box such as papers, photos and …
The English language has many words that sound or look the same but have different meanings and uses. This can be very confusing for English language learners and native speakers. Homophones, words that sound the same but have different meanings, are particularly confusing and, when used incorrectly, can confuse your readers. Piece and peace are very good examples of common homophones many people get mixed up. Let’s look at what each word means, how to remember their spelling, and how …
Paste and paced are two words that are pronounced in the same fashion but have different spellings and different meanings. They are homophones. We will look at the definitions of paste and paced, where these two words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. Paste may describe a semi-solid substance that is used as an adhesive. Paste may also refer to any semi-solid substance, made by mashing together a liquid and solid. Paste can mean a type …
Quaff and coif are two words that are pronounced in the same way but are spelled differently and have different meanings. They are homophones. We will look at the meanings of quaff and coif, where these words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. Quaff means to drink something heartily or drink something all at once. Quaff may also refer to a drink that is consumed heartily or all at once, usually an alcoholic drink. Quaff may …
Gaiter and gator are two words that are pronounced in the same manner but are spelled differently and have different meanings. They are homophones. We will look at the difference in meaning between gaiter and gator, where these words came from, and some examples of their use in sentences. A gaiter is a covering that protects the lower leg and ankle, usually made of leather or cloth. The plural form is gaiters, and the word is most often used in …
Croze and crows are two words that are pronounced in the same way but have different spellings and different meanings. They are homophones. We will examine the definitions of the words croze and crows, where these words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. A croze is a groove at the end of a barrel or cask into which the head of the barrel or cask is fitted. The tool that is used for cutting this groove …
Clime and climb are two words that are pronounced in the same fashion but have different spellings as well as different meanings. They are homophones. We will look at the definitions of the words clime and climb, where these words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. Clime means a region and its climate. One may consider the word clime as a sort of abbreviation of the word climate. Most often, the plural form of clime is …