heteronyms

Intimate vs intimate

Intimate and intimate  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 intimate and intimate, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences.  Intimate (IN tih mutt) may be used as an …

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Extract vs extract

Extract and extract  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 extract and extract, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences.  Extract (ex TRACKT) is a verb that means to …

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Pussy vs pussy

Pussy and pussy  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 pussy and pussy, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences.  Pussy (POO see) is a nickname for a cat …

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Row vs row

Row and row  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 row and row, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences. Row (row) is a British term for a noisy …

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Pasty vs pasty

Pasty and pasty  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 pasty and pasty, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences. A pasty (PASS-tee) is a savory English meat pie …

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Read vs read

Read and read  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 read and read, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences. Read (reed) means to look at printed symbols and interpret …

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Unionized vs unionized

Unionized and unionized  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 unionized and unionized, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences. Unionized (YOU yun eyezd) describes a group of people …

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Conduct vs conduct

Conduct and conduct  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 conduct and conduct, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences. Conduct (kun DUKT) is a verb that means to …

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Lather vs lather

Lather and lather  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 lather and lather, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences. Lather (LAA thur) means 1.) the foam produces by …

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Alum vs alum

Alum and alum  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 alum and alum, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences. Alum (AL-um) is aluminium potassium sulfate, a chemical. Alum …

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