heteronyms

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Graduate vs graduate

Graduate and graduate  are two words that are spelled identically but are pronounced differently and have different meanings, which makes them heteronyms. We will examine the definitions of the words graduate and graduate, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences.  Graduate (GRAD yew ut) is a person who …

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Estimate vs estimate

Estimate and estimate  are two words that are spelled identically but are pronounced differently and have different meanings, which makes them heteronyms. We will examine the definitions of the words estimate and estimate, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences.  Estimate (ESS tuh mate) means to make a …

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Construct vs construct

Construct and construct  are two words that are spelled identically but are pronounced differently and have different meanings, which makes them heteronyms. We will examine the definitions of the words construct and construct, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences.  Construct (kun STRUKT) is means to build something, to …

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Compress vs compress

Compress and compress  are two words that are spelled identically but are pronounced differently and have different meanings, which makes them heteronyms. We will examine the definitions of the words compress and compress, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences.  Compress (come PRESS) is a verb that means to …

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Crooked vs crooked

Crooked and crooked  are two words that are spelled identically but are pronounced differently and have different meanings, which makes them heteronyms. We will examine the definitions of the words crooked and crooked, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences.  Crooked (KROOKT) is the past tense of the verb, …

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Represent vs represent

Represent and represent  are two words that are spelled identically but are pronounced differently and have different meanings, which makes them heteronyms. We will examine the definitions of the words represent and represent, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences.  Represent (reh preh ZENT) means to serve as a …

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House vs house

House and house  are two words that are spelled identically but are pronounced differently and have different meanings, which makes them heteronyms. We will examine the definitions of the words house and house, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences.  House (howss) means a place where people live, a …

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Agape vs agape

Agape and agape  are two words that are spelled identically but are pronounced differently and have different meanings, which makes them heteronyms. We will examine the definitions of the words agape and agape, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences.  Agape (uh GAYP) is a modifier that means wide …

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Mobile, mobile, or Mobile

Mobile, mobile, and Mobile  are words that are spelled identically but are pronounced differently and have different meanings, which makes them heteronyms. We will examine the definitions of the words mobile, mobile, and Mobile, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences.  Mobile (MOH bull) is an adjective …

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Record vs record

Record and record  are two words that are spelled identically but are pronounced differently and have different meanings, which makes them heteronyms. We will examine the definitions of the words record and record, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences.  A record (REK kord) is a permanent account of …

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