Walk and wok are commonly confused words that are pronounced in the same way but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the different meanings of the homophonic words walk and wok, the word origins of the terms, and some examples of their English usage in sentences. Walk means to travel on foot, to move through space by putting one foot in front of the other. Walk is also used as a noun to mean …
Awed and odd are commonly confused words that are pronounced in the same way but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the different meanings of the homophonic words awed and odd, the word origins of the terms, and some examples of their English usage in sentences. Awed means to feel overwhelming reverence, to feel dumbstruck, to be astounded or overcome with wonder. Awed is an adjective or the past tense of the …
We’ll and wheel are commonly confused words that are pronounced in the same way but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the different meanings of the homophonic words we’ll and wheel, the word origins of the terms, and some examples of their English usage in sentences. We’ll is a contraction that means we will or we shall. In English, a contraction is an abbreviated word formed by removing a letter or multiple …
Stolen and stollen are commonly confused words that are pronounced in the same way but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the different meanings of the homophonic words stolen and stollen, the word origins of the terms, and some examples of their English usage in sentences. Stolen is the past participle form of the verb steal, which means to take something without someone’s permission, to take something without paying for it, to …
Crewel and cruel are commonly confused words that are pronounced in the same way but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the different meanings of the homophonic words crewel and cruel, the word origins of the terms, and some examples of their English usage in sentences. Crewel is a loosely twisted worsted yarn that is used for a certain type of embroidery work known as crewelwork. This yarn is embroidered on linen …
Told and tolled are commonly confused words that are pronounced in the same way but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the different meanings of the homophonic words told and tolled, the word origins of the terms, and some examples of their English usage in sentences. Told is the past tense of tell, which means to speak or otherwise communicate facts, opinions, feelings, or news to someone. Told may mean to have …
Heel, heal and he’ll are commonly confused words that are pronounced in the same way but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the different meanings of the homophonic words heel, heal, and he’ll, the word origins of the terms, and some examples of their English usage in sentences. The heel is the part of the foot located below the ankle. Heel may also mean the part of a sock or shoe that …
Tent and tint are are two commonly confused words that are pronounced in the same way but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the different meanings of the homophonic words tent and tint, the word origins of the terms, and some examples of their English usage in sentences. A tent is a shelter that is made of canvas, nylon, or another cloth that is supported by poles and staked with pegs and …
Confusables is a catch-all term for words that are often confused. We will look at some of the categories of words that may be considered confusables: homophones, homonyms, heteronyms, words that have a similar spelling, and words that have a similar meaning, with examples of those types of words. Homophones are types of confusables that are two words that are pronounced in the same way when spoken aloud but are spelled differently and have different meanings. Proper pronunciation of spoken …
Futile and feudal are are two commonly confused words that are pronounced in the same way but are spelled differently and have different meanings, which makes them homophones. We will examine the different meanings of the homophonic words futile and feudal, the word origins of the terms, and some examples of their English usage in sentences. Futile is an adjective that describes something that is purposeless, ineffective, or pointless. The adverb form is futilely and the noun form is futility. …