Titan and tighten are two words that are pronounced in the same way but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the definitions of titan and tighten, where these two words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. A titan is someone who is a giant in their field or industry, a person who possesses outstanding importance or intellect. The word titan is taken from the Greek word, which refers …
Tacks and tax are two words that are pronounced in the same fashion but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the definitions of tacks and tax, where these words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. Tacks is the plural form of the word tack, which is a small nail with a broad head. Tack may also mean a pin used to keep a tie man’s tie in place, …
Soared and sword are two words that are pronounced in the same fashion but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the definitions of soared and sword, where these two words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. Soared is the past tense of the word soar, which means to fly high, to rise into the air, to glide on air currents. Soar is an intransitive verb, which is a …
Wend and wind are two words that are pronounced the same way but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the definitions of wend and wind, where these terms came from and some examples of their use in sentences. Wend means to travel in a direction in a slow or meandering fashion. Wend is an intransitive verb, which is a verb that does not take an object. Related words are wends, wended, wending. …
Tinder and tender are two words that are pronounced in the same way but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the definitions of tinder and tender, where these two words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. Tinder is a flammable substance that is used to start a fire. Types of tinder are paper, fatwood from the heart of a pine tree or bark from a birch tree. Tinder …
Pros and prose are two words that are pronounced in the same way but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which means they are homophones. We will examine the definitions of pros and prose, where these words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. Pros is the plural form of pro, which may mean a professional, someone who is extremely proficient in something. Pro may also mean to be in favor of something or an argument …
Plait and plate are two words that are pronounced in the same way but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the definitions of plait and plate, where these words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. Plait means to braid something, to interlace three or more strands of something together such as hair or twine. Plait may be used as a noun or a transitive verb, which is a …
Wean and ween are two words that are pronounced in the same fashion but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the definitions of wean and ween, where these two words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. Wean means to acclimate an animal or child to accepting food other than its mother’s milk. Wean is also used figuratively to mean to acclimate someone to do without something that they …
Slough and slew are two words that are pronounced in the same manner but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the definitions of slough and slew, where these words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. A slough is an American term which means an inlet that is only sometimes filled with water or a low place on the prairie which sometimes fills with water. Slough may also mean …
Turban and turbine are two words that are pronounced in the same manner but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the definitions of turban and turbine, where these two words came from and some examples of their use in sentences. A turban is a head covering that is a long scarf or piece of material wrapped around the head in a certain manner. Turbans are primarily worn by men. The tradition of wearing …