heteronyms

Incense vs incense

Incense and incense 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 incense and incense, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences. Incense (IN sense) …

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Articulate vs articulate

Articulate and articulate 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 articulate and articulate, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences. Articulate (ar TICK …

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Rebel vs rebel

Rebel and rebel 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 rebel and rebel, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences. Rebel (ruh BELL) …

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Bass vs bass

Bass and bass 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 bass and bass, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences. A bass (bass) …

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Minute vs. Minute Whats the Difference 1

Minute vs. Minute – What’s the Difference?

Minute means a unit of time, equivalent to 60 seconds, and the other minute means something so small or insignificant. They might be spelled identically, but they’re worlds apart in meaning. Confused? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.  This sort of English trickery is known as a heteronym. Heteronyms are words …

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Dove vs dove

Dove and dove 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 dove and dove, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences. Dove (duv) is …

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Elaborate vs elaborate

Elaborate and elaborate 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 elaborate and elaborate, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences. Elaborate (ee LAB …

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Drawer vs drawer

Drawer and drawer 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 drawer and drawer, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences. A drawer (drore) …

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Digest vs digest

Digest and digest 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 digest and digest, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences. A digest (DIE …

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Slough vs slough

Slough and slough 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 slough and slough, where these words came from, and a few examples of their use in sentences. Slough (sluff) means …

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