House vs house

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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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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